Henry Wrigley will have a new field this spring as the Gary SouthShore RailCats’ 2014 late season acquisition was traded to the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League for cash and a player to be named later.

GARY, IN – Gary SouthShore RailCats Manger Greg Tagert has announced two chances to become a RailCat with open tryouts on March 14th at Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN and May 2nd at U. S. Steel Yard in Gary, IN.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats are kicking off the 2015 season with amazing Party Deck and Luxury Suite savings. Host your next company outing, client appreciation event, or birthday celebration in one of our many Luxury Suites or your choice of either the 1st base Coors Light Party Deck or 3rd base Miller Lite Party Deck.

GARY, IN – Two great Northwest Indiana pastimes – baseball and bowling – are teaming up to bring great fun to Northwest Indiana with the return of the RailCats Family Bowling League at Stardust Bowl II in Merrillville.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats 2015 schedule will feature seven games vs. American Association expansion team the Joplin (MO) Blasters and 15 interleague games vs. Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball teams.

GARY, IN – The Gary SouthShore RailCats have promoted assistant general manager Brian Lyter to the position of general manager. The announcement was made Wednesday by Pete Laven, president of Salvi Sports Enterprises.

Independent minor league baseball is still on the upswing in Chicagoland. The Gary SouthShore RailCats and Schaumburg Boomers, both owned by Pat and Lindy Salvi, showed attendance increases once again in 2014.

2015 Season & Mini- Ticket Plan Online Seat Dash
RailCats’ fans now have the convenience to shop online for available seats at the U. S. Steel Yard for the 2015 season. A $50 per seat deposit will secure your favorite vantage point for another exciting season!
Fans may choose from full season tickets or choice of 9-game Mini Ticket plan.

RAILCATS 2014 PLAYOFF TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
With the Gary SouthShore RailCats currently tied for the American Association Central Division lead with five games to play, tickets for potential post-season games at the U. S. Steel Yard are now available for purchase. RailCats’ season ticket holders will receive first right of purchase of their same seats and host family season ticket holders will receive their same seats for the playoffs at no charge.
All Box, Reserved and Terrace Tickets are ONLY $8.00 each, all sections. Tickets can be ordered online via http://gr1.glitnirticketing.com/grticket/web/ev_list.php or by telephone at 219-882-BALL. Playoff tickets can also be purchased in person by visiting the RailCats’ ticket office during regular business hours.
POTENTIAL FIRST ROUND HOME PLAYOFF GAME DATES AND TIMES
GAME # 3: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: 6:10 P.M.
GAME # 4: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7: 5:10 P.M.*
GAME # 5: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8: 7:10 P.M.*
* If necessary
Games 1 and 2 of the American Association semi-finals will be played in Winnipeg.
If any of the games purchased are not played, season ticket holders will receive credit towards 2015 ticket packages while individual ticket purchasers receive a RailCats’ 2015 flex ticket exchange. No ticket purchase refunds will be available for playoff games not played.
PLAYOFF LUXURY SUITE SPECIAL
$499 for Batters Special Food Suite Package
20 tickets + 2 Parking
WATCH THE CATS’ PLAYOFF PUSH ON WWW.RAILCATSBASEBALL.COM OR LISTEN TO WEFM 95.9

GARY, IN – The Gary South Shore RailCats have acquired INF Henry Wrigley from the St. Paul Saints for a player to be named later. The RailCats also added INF Roger Bernal from the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings in exchange for future considerations.

FARGO, ND – The Gary South Shore RailCats announced the club has signed INF Logan Brumley and added him to the active roster and traded LHP Kevin Brahney to the Schaumburg Boomers of the Frontier League for future considerations.

GARY, IN – Gary South Shore RailCats’ third baseman Danny Pulfer was named the Poinstreak Player of the Week in the American Association for the week of July 13-20. Pulfer, who was also named a starter on the North All-Star team earlier this month, went 12-23 with nine RBI this week while helping lead the RailCats to a 5-2 record in that span.

GARY, IN – The Gary SouthShore RailCats have activated INF Ryan Brockett from the Disabled List and placed INF Caleb Palensky on irrevocable waivers. RHP Coleman Stephens has also been activated, while RHP Travis McGee has been added to the Disabled List.

GARY, IN – The Gary South Shore RailCats have signed OF Drew Muren and INF Caleb Palensky and will be in the lineup in the opening game of the three game series with Lincoln. To make room for Muren and Palensky the club placed OF Adam Taylor on irrevocable waivers and placed RHP Coleman Stephens on the DL retroactive to June 16th.

GARY, IN- The Gary South Shore RailCats have activated Derek Smith from the Disabled List and signed RHP Coleman Stephens and OF Cody Bishop. To make room on the roster the club has placed RHP Mike Weatherly and INF Ryan Miller on irrevocable waivers for the purpose of their outright release. The club also placed INF Miles Walding on the disabled list with bicep tendonitis.

GARY, IN – The Gary South Shore RailCats, the defending American Association Champions and WEFM of Michigan City, Indiana have reached an agreement for the radio broadcast of RailCats Baseball for the 2014 season.

Splitting time behind the plate again in 2014 will be catchers Craig Maddox and Ryan Babineau. Tagert also announced the re-signing of starting pitcher Morgan Coombs, a product of West Terre Haute and Ball State University.

The Pitch and Hit Club of Chicago, an organization dedicated to honoring the achievements of those in the baseball community, recognized the Gary SouthShore RailCats and Schaumburg Boomers Owner Pat Salvi

The RailCats have received outfielder Kyle Day from Winnipeg to complete the August 6 trade that sent outfielder Mike Coles and pitcher Chris Allen to the Goldeyes in exchange for pitcher Dexter Carter.

Brian Kolb rolled a game-winning infield single just fair inside the third base line in the 11th inning as the RailCats topped the Lincoln Saltdogs 5-4 in a wild series opener on Saturday night in front of a crowd of 3,479 at U. S. Steel Yard.

Chris Carrara was 4-for-5 with three RBI and Stephen Hiscock delivered another quality outing as the RailCats routed the Explorers 13-3 on Friday night. The 'Cats gave manager Greg Tagert his 400th victory as the RailCats manager.

Explorers starter Richard Salazar held the RailCats hitless for the first six innings and limited them to a run in eight frames as the X's beat the RailCats 4-2 on Thursday night. Mike Rohde homered and drove in both runs for the RailCats.

Brian Bistagne hit a game-winning sac fly off of Chris Allen in the tenth inning as the Explorers beat the RailCats 4-3 in the series opener on Tuesday night. The RailCats season-high losing streak has reached seven games.

The RailCats were swept by the Pheasants in Saturday night's doubleheader, losing game one 2-0 and falling 10-1 in game two. The 'Cats (16-25) have lost four straight games and seven of their last eight.

The RailCats offense, held to seven total runs in their last four games, exploded for nine runs on seven hits in the first inning on their way to a 10-7 win over Lincoln on Friday night at U. S. Steel Yard.

The RailCats rallied from a three-run deficit and took the lead on Kyle Haines' eighth inning homer on their way to a 5-4 win over the Lemurs on Tuesday night. The win snapped the RailCats season-high four game losing streak.

Stephen Hiscock threw six innings and allowed just one run to record the RailCats fourth straight quality start as the RailCats took the series rubber match 4-2 against the Wichita Wingnuts on Wednesday afternoon.

Sign up now for the RailCats Baseball Camp on July 28th! Your camper gets professional instruction from manager Greg Tagert and RailCats players, lunch, a t-shirt and four tickets to a RailCats game for just $50. Space is limited!

RailCats starting pitcher Morgan Coombs retired the first 17 batters he faced, as he was perfect through 5 2/3 innings en route to a 6-0 two-hit shutout victory over the Wichita Wingnuts on Monday night.

Former RailCat Cristian Guerrero homered for the third straight game to jump-start a four-run third inning for the Pheasants as they beat the RailCats 4-1 in the series rubber match on Wednesday afternoon.

History was made this past weekend as U. S. Steel Yard hosted it's first-ever NCAA Regional. Host school Purdue University was joined by Kentucky, Kent State and Valparaiso in the double-elimination tournament.

The RailCats pitching staff combined on a six-hit shutout of Winnipeg in a 4-0 victory on Saturday night. It was the 'Cats first shutout win of the year and their first since July 18, 2011 in a 4-0 win at Ft. Worth.

The RailCats are beginning their 10th season of play at U. S. Steel Yard with Opening Night on Friday at 7:10 p.m. against the Wichita Wingnuts. The RailCats opening weekend will include fireworks, a baseball hat giveaway and an appearance by competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi.

The RailCats scored six runs in the first inning of game one on their way to a doubleheader split against the Saints on Sunday afternoon. The ‘Cats took game one 9-6 and fell 4-2 in game two. The RailCats and Saints took two games apiece in the series.

The 2012 RailCats return half of their roster from a team that finished 54-46 last season in the club’s first season as a member of the American Association. The roster currently sits at 22 active players.

Hammond native Mike Coles had two hits in his return to Riverside Park and the RailCats beat Windy City 10-1 in an exhibition game that went nine and a half innings. It was a special night for baseball in Northwest Indiana as the 'Cats hosted the game at the youth baseball field in Hammond.

Two RailCats offseason signees have been picked up by Major League organizations before they even had the chance to don a RailCats uniform. Veteran pitcher Bear Bay was signed by the San Diego Padres and rookie catcher Dan Pellegrino signed with the Baltimore Orioles.

For 10 seasons, the RailCats have called U. S. Steel Yard their only home. That will change on Thursday, May 10 when they take their game into the community for a special exhibition game at Riverside Park in Hammond.

The RailCats Third Annual Fan Trip is headed to The Big Apple this season! Join the RailCats on the road in New York City and New Jersey when the RailCats face the New Jersey Jackals of the Can-Am League in interleague play July 19-22.

A veteran right-hander will join the RailCats bullpen as the club signed four-time minor league All-Star Andrew Johnston. Johnston has spent the last seven seasons in the Colorado Rockies organization, including the last two in Triple-A.

The RailCats will host their annual Open Player Tryout at U. S. Steel Yard on Thursday, May 3. The tryout is free and registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. for position players and 11:30 a.m. for pitchers.

The official mobile application of the Gary SouthShore RailCats is available to download for free to your IPhone or Android Smartphone by searching for “railcats” in the App Store or Android Marketplace.

Competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi is hungry for more RailCats baseball and will return to U. S. Steel Yard for the second consecutive season on Sunday, May 27 for the RailCats game at 2:10 p.m. against Wichita.

One of the best hitters in Frontier League history is joining the RailCats in the American Association in 2012, as the team announced the signing of outfielder Jason James. The RailCats also signed rookie catcher Dan Pellegrino and traded infielder Brad Boyer and pitcher James Baker.

America is the “land of the free and the home of the brave”—some of whom are brave enough to sing the National Anthem live in front of thousands of fans at a RailCats game. Those courageous crooners will first have to win the approval of the judges at the RailCats National Anthem auditions on Friday, April 20 or Saturday, April 21.

Former Chicago Cubs draft pick Bear Bay has signed with the RailCats, bringing a veteran right-handed starter to the pitching staff. The 28-year-old is entering the tenth season of a career that has spanned every level of the minors, including a full season in Triple-A last year.

Single game tickets for the RailCats 2012 regular season will go on sale Saturday, April 14 at noon at
U. S. Steel Yard. The RailCats will be “Entertaining The Region” with 50 home games during their second season as a member of the American Association.

Residents of Northwest Indiana have the unique opportunity to become a RailCats Host Family by hosting a RailCats player this summer. Host families receive free season tickets and other great benefits.

RailCats infielder and fan favorite Mike Rohde signed a deal to return to the club for a fifth season on Friday. The 2008 All-Star and Northern League Rookie of the Year has a .293 batting average during his four seasons with Gary.

Rusty will spread the sweetness of Valentine’s Day and free ice cream at Gayety’s Chocolates and Ice Cream Company in Schererville on Sunday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Shoppers will receive a FREE regular ice cream cone when they say the code “Batter Up, Buttercup!” to Rusty

The RailCats added a pair of right-handed arms to their pitching staff with the signings of Nolan Nicholson and Chris Allen on Tuesday. Nicholson is returning for his third season with the RailCats while Allen was acquired in November to complete a trade with the Lake Erie Crushers in the Frontier League.

The RailCats and Manager Greg Tagert are returning to Tennessee for their early spring tryout camp on Saturday, March 17 at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tenn along with the Schaumburg Boomers and Manager Jamie Bennett.

Hammond native Mike Coles is returning home to play for the team that he began his pro baseball career with, as the RailCats signed the outfielder on Thursday. The Hammond High School and Purdue University product played for the RailCats as a rookie in 2006 and has won four championships and been named to two All-Star teams in his career.

Four key RailCats players inked contract extensions this week as outfielder Adam Klein, pitcher Will Krout, catcher Craig Maddox and infielder Rico Washington will return to the team in 2012. The club also signed pitcher Chad Rhoades.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats participated in the YWCA of Northwest Indiana’s “Winter Wonderland” Holiday Display. Several other organizations participated and the display is open to the public from Dec. 1st – 30th 2011. Shown in photograph, RailCats staff and new Executive Director, Denise A. Brown.The YWCA is located at 150 W. 15th Ave. Gary, IN. 46407 (219) 881-9922

In a season full of fun and excitement, the RailCats set or matched 25 club records on the field and even shattered the single-game attendance record twice in the final month before a tough late season stretch had the 'Cats on the outside of the playoff picture for the first time since 2004.

The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball and Pointstreak, the official statistician of the American Association, selected outfielder Mike Massaro of the Gary SouthShore RailCats as Rawlings Batter of the Month for August.

Onetime RailCats Assistant General Manager and a veteran of 24 years in professional sports, Kevin Spudic has been named the club’s new President/GM, the team announced today. Spudic takes the place of Andy Viano, who has been named to the same position with PLS Holdings’ newest franchise in Schaumburg, Ill.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats scored five runs in the last four innings to battle back from an early deficit, but the seven-run second inning from the St. Paul Saints proved to be too much to overcome as the Saints claimed a playoff spot with a 9-7 win and ended the ‘Cats season.

The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball has announced its Post-Season All-Star Team which includes Gary SouthShore RailCats infielder Brad Boyer as the league’s top second baseman in 2011, as voted by the league’s managers and media personnel.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats capped off the highest-attended weekend of baseball in Northwest Indiana with a new single-game record crowd of 8,208 on hand to enjoy a night of family fun and baseball as the RailCats fell to the St. Paul Saints 7-4 Sunday afternoon.

The RailCats entertained the hard-working men and women of United Auto Workers Local 588 and the Ford Chicago Stamping Plant to a thrilling 5-2 victory over the St. Paul Saints in front of 7,732 fans, the largest ever in the nine-year history of RailCats games at U. S. Steel Yard.

With the regular season winding down, the Gary SouthShore RailCats have put together two exciting specials as a way to say thank you to fans for all the support with Dollar Monday on Monday, August 29 and Fan Appreciation Night on Tuesday, August 30.

After spotting the Lincoln Saltdogs four runs in the third, the Gary SouthShore RailCats stormed back with eleven unanswered runs to claim a 13-5 victory and move back into a tie for first place in the American Association’s Central Division.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats pounced on top of the Lincoln Saltdogs with eight runs on seven hits in the first inning en route to a 12-5 victory to move to within a game of the Central Division lead and remain a game back in the American Association Wild Card Race.

With the sellouts this weekend and as part of Social Media Thursday at U. S. Steel Yard, the Gary SouthShore RailCats encourage all fans with a Smartphone to display the RailCats App on your phone at the Box Office on Thursday, August 25 to receive two tickets for the price of one!

In conjunction with United Auto Workers Local 551 and Local 588, the RailCats will set franchise single-game attendance records as they treat the hard-working men and women of the Ford Motor Company to two days full of fun and entertainment at U. S. Steel Yard on August 27-28.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats fell to the Lincoln Saltdogs 4-3 in a closely contested affair despite managing just three hits falling to a game behind in the Wild Card and two games back in the Central Division with seven to play in the American Association regular season.

The RailCats return home looking to improve upon a 28-14 record at beautiful U. S. Steel Yard on Tuesday, August 23 for an 8-game homestand featuring awesome promotions all week long and record-setting crowds this weekend! Tickets are on sale now and remember parking is always free!

The Central Division leading Gary SouthShore RailCats saw rallied from a 5-0 deficit only to watch as Wichita’s Juan Richardson hit a three-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth to secure an 8-6 win.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will celebrate Blackhawks Night at U. S. Steel Yard featuring Hockey Hall of Famer and Chicago Blackhawks Ambassador Denis Savard as well as a Hockey Puck Giveaway to the first 1,000 fans courtesy of the Post-Tribune on Saturday, August 27 at 6:10 p.m.

Unofficial World Hot Dog Eating Champion Takeru Kobayashi chowed down against four lucky Gary SouthShore RailCats fans in a Hamburger Eating Contest at the end of the seventh inning and was proclaimed champion amid some controversy at U. S. Steel Yard Wednesday Night.

The first-place Gary SouthShore RailCats were forced to settle for a split of the six-game series with the Shreveport-Bossier Captains after falling 11-9 to the 2010 Champs Wednesday evening at U. S. Steel Yard.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats welcome back record-setting closer Andy Shipman to Northwest Indiana and the hard-throwing righty will be accompanied by left-handed starting pitcher Trent Lare in a trade with the Kansas City T-Bones the club announced today.

The RailCats and Shreveport-Bossier Captains game, originally scheduled for 6:10 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sunday, August 14 with a special 1:10 p.m. start time.

There’s no place like U. S. Steel Yard for the Gary SouthShore RailCats who improved their American Association-best record at home to 26-11 after an 8-4 victory over the Shreveport-Bossier Captains Friday on Superhero Night!

After a brief four game road-trip, the Gary SouthShore RailCats return to U. S. Steel Yard on Friday, August 12 for a six-game series kicking off with the best Fireworks display this side of the Indiana Toll Road presented as always by First Midwest Bank and the Post-Tribune!

Superheroes and Villains collide August 12 at U. S. Steel Yard as the RailCats kick-off a six-game homestand packed with fireworks, giveaways, and action-packed American Association Baseball against the 2010 Champions! Tickets are on sale now for with no seat in the house more than $10!

The RailCats invite you to rally the troops for the Annual Boy Scout Night and Sleepover on Saturday, August 13 at U. S. Steel Yard, when the first-place RailCats take on the 2010 American Association Champs starting at 6:10 p.m. with the overnight to follow.

With 14 of their last 17 games at U. S. Steel Yard, the first-place RailCats enter the home stretch of their first season as members of the American Association and have announced Back-to-School Specials for students (18 and under) valid on Sunday-Thursday for the entire month of August.

Sure to be one of the coolest new giveaways from the RailCats in 2011, don't miss the Bobble Toothbrush Holder Giveaway to the first 1,000 kids presented by The Times Media Group as part of Breath Awareness Night on Saturday, August 13!

In conjunction with the Voice of Truth Foundation, the RailCats will host “Remembering Christian Choate Night” on Monday, August 15, 2011 at 7:10 p.m. with half of the proceeds from any 10 or 20-ticket package purchased going to benefit the Voice of Truth Foundation.

The first-place RailCats used another outstanding effort from the offense to earn a 10-6 victory and capture the series from the Kansas City T-Bones. Outfielder Mike Massaro also set the RailCats franchise mark for triples in a season in the fifth inning with his tenth of the 2011 campaign.

The RailCats host chart-topping rock band Chasen at U. S. Steel Yard in the Diamond Club for a special pregame concert kicking off at 4:30 p.m. as part of Faith & Family Night on Saturday, August 6. All gates will open a 4 p.m. with the first 1,000 fans entering the confines receiving an official RailCats Pillowcase!

The first-place Gary SouthShore RailCats took the lead in the fifth after falling behind early, only to see the visiting Kansas City T-Bones take control late to earn a 6-4 victory Friday evening at U. S. Steel Yard.

Check out the official RailCats stock car on Sunday, August 7 as RailCats Baseball returns to U. S. Steel Yard for a 3-game homestand beginning Friday, August 5. Culminating with a Day at the Races, the homestand is jammed with special guests, great giveaways and action-packed Baseball!

Root root root for the home team as the FIRST PLACE RailCats welcome the Kansas City T-Bones to U. S. Steel Yard for a 7:10 p.m. contest featuring the best fireworks show this side of the Indiana Toll Road presented by First Midwest Bank and the Post-Tribune!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats stopped a three-game losing streak in a big way, scoring a 12-4 victory over the co-leaders of the North Division, the Winnipeg Goldeyes, in the opener of a three-game set on Monday night.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats saw a six-game road win streak grind to a halt with a 13-3 loss in the opener of a six-game roadswing at the hands of the Sioux City Explorers, who scored four unearned runs in the victory.

The man who once challenged a Kodiak bear in an eating contest, Takeru Kobayashi is taking his competitive eating talents, which earned him six consecutive Nathan’s titles, to U. S. Steel Yard on August 17 when the RailCats take on the Captains at 7:10 p.m.

You may have seen this hip nerd at another ballpark or numerous times on ESPN highlights. Now, here is your chance to see the hilarious Myron Noodleman LIVE for the first time in Northwest Indiana thanks to U. S. Steel Gary Works!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats raced out to an early lead and cruised to a 9-1 victory at U. S. Steel Yard Tuesday behind seven shutout innings from Carlos Rivas to even the series with the Sioux Falls Pheasants at a game apiece.

Former major leaguer and RailCats great Wes Chamberlain will be in the house to greet fans and sign autographs. Chamberlain was also member of the 2003 Philadelphia Phillies who fell in the World Series in six games to the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will just have to start another winning streak as their bid for a franchise-best ten consecutive wins fell short in a 5-4 loss to the Sioux Falls Pheasants Monday at U. S. Steel Yard

The RailCats walked off with a 5-4 win on a bases-loaded single off the wall by infielder Brian Kolb in the bottom of the 12th to match the ‘Cats franchise record for consecutive wins and complete the three-game sweep of the RedHawks in front of 4,120 at U. S. Steel Yard Sunday.

It may the 10th Anniversary of RailCats Baseball but the ‘Cats still have a number of franchise firsts to cross off their baseball bucket list. One of those items was checked off Saturday as the RailCats captured their first season-series from Fargo with a 3-1 win.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats and second baseman Brad Boyer lit up the faces of the 4,517 delighted fans at U. S. Steel Yard Friday evening on Glow in the Park Night with a 7-6 walk-off victory over the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in the tenth.

On the heels of a purrfect 6-0 roadtrip, Fireworks Friday returns to U. S. Steel Yard July 22 as the RailCats kick off a six-game homestand stuffed with great giveaways and action-packed American Association Baseball! Tickets are on sale now and parking is always free!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats are holding a food and clothing drive to benefit the Salvation Army and hope RailCats fans are looking to get into the Christmas Spirit as those who donate a canned good or new/gently used article of clothing receives a FREE FLEX TICKET!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats made it four in a row on the roadtrip, winning the opening contest in the Battle of the Cats, stopping the Ft. Worth Cats 4-0 on Monday night in Texas behind the pitching of Alain Quijano.

Thanks to a three-hit, complete game shutout of the reigning league-champion Shreveport-Bossier Captains, RailCats starter Scott Shaw was named American Association Pitcher of the Week by Pointstreak.com for the week ending July 17, it was announced today.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will give fans two chances to catch the best fireworks show in Northwest Indiana this weekend with the addition of a very special Christmas-themed Fireworks Spectacular on Dollar Monday, July 25, exactly five months before the real thing.

The RailCats and the American Red Cross team up to help give a boost to the low blood-giving levels currently in NWI by holding a blood drive in the Diamond Club from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. All who donate will also receive FREE tickets to an upcoming RailCats game!

The last game of the series between the Gary SouthShore RailCats and the rival Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks at U. S. Steel Yard begins at 2:10 p.m. for a Beach Bash, which includes a Beach Towel Giveaway courtesy of Community Healthcare System!

The RailCats open a six-game swing through the South Division tonight with a game in Louisiana against the 2010 American Association Champions, the Shreveport-Bossier Captains, who were no-hit on Wednesday.

Game one of the three-game series between the Gary SouthShore RailCats and the rival Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks at U. S. Steel Yard begins at 7:10 for Glow in The Park featuring the Glow in the Dark Baseball Cap Giveaway courtesy of U. S. Steel Gary Works.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats jumped out to an early 2-0 lead but it was all Sioux City from the third inning on as the Explorers cruised to an 11-3 win Tuesday night at U. S. Steel Yard as the visitors spoiled Rusty's Birthday Celebration.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats salvaged a 12-11 victory at U. S. Steel Yard Monday evening, completing their fourth consecutive walk-off win against the Sioux City Explorers on a bases-loaded single by Cristian Guerrero in the ninth.

A week after outfielder Cristian Guerrero took home the first award for the Gary SouthShore RailCats as members of the American Association, second baseman Brad Boyer was named the American Association’s Batter of the Week by Pointstreak.com for the week ending July 10.

The RailCats return to beautiful U. S. Steel Yard for a brief three-game stint against the division-rival Sioux City Explorers featuring the fun, affordable family entertainment of RailCats Baseball! Tickets are on sale now with no seat in the house more than $10 and as always, free parking!

The St. Paul Saints did it to the RailCats again, scoring three eighth inning runs to overcome an early 5-0 deficit and post an 8-7 victory in the series finale on Sunday afternoon. St. Paul won three games in the series, all by a one-run margin.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats are excited to offer fans a once in a lifetime behind the scenes opportunity to join the RailCats on the road for the July 18-20 series against the Fort Worth Cats in Texas!

Join the RailCats for arguably the best night of the week...DOLLAR MONDAY as the 'Cats treat you to dollar hot dogs, popcorn, programs and more. Plus, when you buy you're first ticket at regular price the second is just a BUCK!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats started the 4th of July fireworks display early, notching six runs over their final two at bats to register an 8-3 win over the Sioux Falls Pheasants in front of 4,569 fans and improve to 10 games over .500 for the first time this year at 30-20.

Thanks in large part to a five-homer road trip, Gary SouthShore RailCats outfielder Cristian Guerrero has been named American Association Batter of the Week by Pointstreak.com for the week ending July 3rd.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats saw another winning streak come to an end at the hands of the Sioux Falls Pheasants following a 5-2 loss in the first of a four-game homestand at U. S. Steel Yard over the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats return to beautiful U. S. Steel Yard for a four-game homestand following a 5-2 road trip. Celebrate the holiday weekend with the RailCats as tickets are on sale now for all four games with no seat in the house more than $10 and free parking all week long.

Cristian Guerrero put together another record setting day, placing an exclamation point on a successful roadtrip as The Gary SouthShore RailCats swept away the Lincoln Saltdogs with an 11-4 win on Thursday night.

A fifteen-year baseball odyssey culminated Wednesday as the only catcher to win a Championship as a member of the Gary SouthShore RailCats, Jose Yepez, became the third player in franchise history to advance to the major leagues after joining the Seattle Mariners roster.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats are holding a food and clothing drive to benefit the Salvation Army and are providing an easy opportunity for fans to do their part by donating items at the July 4 and July 25 home games.

The RailCats bring a six-game win streak on the road to South Dakota in the first meeting of the season with the Pheasants. The contest between the two teams is the first since 2005 and the first in Sioux Falls since 2004.

Game Two of the four-game series between the Gary SouthShore RailCats and Sioux Falls Pheasants at U. S. Steel Yard begins at 2:10 for Medieval Day! Get your tickets now at 219.882.2255 or click on the link below!

The RailCats return to beautiful U. S. Steel Yard for the first game of a brief four-game stint hosting the Sioux Falls Pheasants on Steel Night for a 6:10 p.m. first pitch! The first 1,000 kids entering the park will snag a sweet RailCats Lunchbox too!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats concluded the homestand with a 6-1 record following an 11-5 victory at U. S. Steel Yard Thursday afternoon sweeping the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks for just the second time in the ten-year history of the ‘Cats.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats pitching staff combined for a seven-hit shutout while the offense poured in five runs in the last two innings to earn a 5-0 win over the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Wednesday night at U. S. Steel Yard.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats moved into first place in the Central Division of the American Association with their fifth walk-off in the last eight at home following a 3-2 win over the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Tuesday night after an Adam Klein RBI single in the tenth.

The RailCats celebrate the “Go Green” initiative with this night but included will be a salute to the color green, one of the official colors of your favorite Northwest Indiana Baseball Team, with music from Green Day and other special “green” items.

Fans who stuck around for the entire contest at U. S. Steel Yard Sunday were treated to another thrilling walk-off victory, this one courtesy of a Cristian Guerrero single in the eleventh to give the RailCats a 5-4 victory and 3-1 series win over the first-place Saints.

In spite of another excellent outing by the pitching staff, it was the offense of the Gary SouthShore RailCats that stole the show Saturday night in front of 4,936 happy fans who were on hand to witness an 8-1 victory over the St. Paul Saints.

Trailing 6-2 entering the ninth inning, the RailCats plated two in the final frame off 2005 MLB All-Star Chad Cordero and were poised to complete their fourth straight walk-off victory at U. S. Steel Yard, but the 'Cats failed to complete the comeback dropping game one of the series to the Saints 6-4.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats agreed to terms with LHP Alain Quijano who will square off against his former team, the St. Paul Saints at U. S. Steel Yard on Mardi Gras Night with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats shook off a rough first inning to put the tying run in scoring position in the ninth, but fell in the opener of a three-game set with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks by an 8-6 score.

The RailCats made a flurry of moves Monday highlighted by the signing of RHP Roman Martinez and the placing of INF Jeff Beachum on the inactive list after the Tennessee native’s MRI revealed ligament damage to his wrist which will force him to miss the rest of the 2011 campaign.

Make the RailCats part of your Father's Day Celebration and why not bring out the entire family, that's right even man's best friend is welcome on this night, as Rusty and Rascal will be on their guard with all the pooches in the house! Book your tickets now!

One of the coolest giveaways is back and better than ever with an awesome new design as the first 1,000 kids entering U. S. Steel Yard take home a full size wooden skateboard courtesy of Salvi, Schostok, & Pritchard, P.C. and The Times Media Group!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats saw a season best six-game win streak come to a halt in the opener of a doubleheader but rebounded with a shutout to salvage a split against the St. Paul Saints, who owned the best record in the American Association.

The opening game of a six-game road trip for the Gary SouthShore RailCats was suspended due to rain in the top of the second inning. The RailCats were trailing the St. Paul Saints 1-0 with two outs in the frame when the rain came.

The ever-popular bat giveaway returns to U. S. Steel Yard as the Gary SouthShore RailCats kick off a seven-game homestand packed with special guests, great free giveaways and action-packed American Association Baseball!

The RailCats completed a seven-game homestand with a 6-1 record, capping it with three consecutive walk-off victories including a Mike Rohde RBI single past two diving defenders with one out in the bottom of the ninth for a 5-4 victory over Sioux City Thursday night.

Better late than never for home run king Cristian Guerrero, who picked the perfect time for his first home run of the 2011 campaign blasting the 2-0 pitch over the First Midwest Bank Catwalk at U. S. Steel Yard in the eleventh inning for a 2-1 walk-off win, the second in as many nights.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats and Craig Maddox treated fans at U. S. Steel Yard to walk-off thriller as the ‘Cats took a 2-0 series advantage with a 4-3 extra inning win over the Sioux City Explorers Tuesday night extended the winning streak to a season long four games.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats acquired South Central High School graduate Travis Minix from the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League bringing the Knox, Ind. native and LaPorte resident to play professionally in Northwest Indiana for the first time.

We sure hope it won’t be “a Hard Day’s Night” to “Get off your Cloud” and join the RailCats as baseball and classic British music “Come Together” for a fun-filled night sure to bring “Satisfaction” to all. Great seats are still available so call the 'Cats at 219.882.2255 now!

Looking for the absolute best opportunity to unwind after a long day in the mill or at the office? Then come live the High Life with the RailCats as we invite the area’s blue collar workers to come straight to the Diamond Club after work for a special reception beginning at 3 p.m.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats won their third straight and evened their record at 12-12 after erupting for six runs in the first en route to a 7-3 victory over the Sioux City Explorers at U. S. Steel Yard Monday evening.

For the second consecutive ballgame, the Gary SouthShore RailCats received a phenomenal performance from a starting pitcher and plenty of offensive support en route to a 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Goldeyes and a series win in front of 3,592 at U. S. Steel Yard Sunday afternoon.

Looking for a spark in the lineup the Gary SouthShore RailCats didn’t need to search far from home, today signing Gary resident and longtime affiliated outfielder Lorenzo Scott to a contract, the club announced.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats jumped out to an early lead and never looked back thanks in large part to starting pitcher Jack Frawley’s eight scoreless innings in an 8-0 victory over the Winnipeg Goldeyes Saturday night at U. S. Steel Yard.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats stared defeat in the (Gold)eyes and didn’t blink rallying to tie the game in the ninth before Winnipeg eventually prevailed in extra innings to hand the ‘Cats a 3-2 defeat at U. S. Steel Yard Friday night.

At a joint press conference, the Gary SouthShore RailCats and CN railway detailed participation in the CN Community Ticket Program with CN purchasing 1,000 tickets to upcoming ‘Cats games which will be distributed to Northwest Indiana charitable organizations.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats established a season high for runs, and matched a season high total for hits in slugging past the Sioux City Explorers 12-11 on Thursday night in the final game of a seven game road swing.

Fireworks Friday returns tomorrow night as the RailCats kick off a seven-game homestand packed with special guests, free giveaways and action-packed baseball! Tickets are on sale now for all seven games with no seat in the house more than $10 and free parking all week long.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will welcome ten-year Major League veteran and former Chicago White Sox outfielder and first baseman Carlos May for Chicago Baseball Night at U. S. Steel Yard on Sunday, June 5 as the ‘Cats take on the Winnipeg Goldeyes for a 2:10 p.m. contest.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats and the Winnipeg Goldeyes wrap up a three-game series on Sunday, June 2:10 p.m. on Chicago Baseball Night with the first 1,000 kids taking home either a blue or black glove (500 each) courtesy of Niemi Associates!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats welcome the Sioux City Explorers to U. S. Steel Yard on Monday, June 6 for SOLO Night at 7:10 p.m. featuring a special appearance and performance by American Idol's Chris Medina!

On Saturday, June 3 the Gary SouthShore RailCats welcome the Winnipeg Goldeyes to U. S. Steel Yard for a 6:10 p.m. contest on Where's Waldo Night. The first 1,500 fans to enter the ballpark on this night will receive a free Beanie/Winter Hat courtesy of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.

Every member of Greg Tagert’s starting lineup had at least one hit and seven of the nine had at least two as the Gary SouthShore RailCats pounded out 19 total en route to a 11-4 win and a 2-1 series victory over the first place Wichita Wingnuts at U. S. Steel Yard Wednesday afternoon.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats game versus the Wichita Wingnuts scheduled for an 11:10 a.m. start has been pushed back to 12:10 a.m. due to rains in the area. Stay tuned to www.railcatsbaseball.com for further updates.

First baseman Jeff Beachum put the Gary SouthShore RailCats back in the win column with a sharp single through a drawn-in Wingnuts infield for a 4-3 walk-off win in the bottom of the twelfth inning at U. S. Steel Yard in front of 4,286 Tuesday afternoon.

The force was with the dark side on Sci-Fi Night at U. S. Steel Yard Saturday night as the Fargo-Moorhead Empire struck back avenging last night’s defeat to hand the Gary SouthShore RailCats an 8-0 loss.

The final exhibition tuneup for the regular season was washed out Tuesday night as the Gary SouthShore RailCats contest with the Ft. Worth Cats was called in the fifth inning with the RailCats down 3-2.

With the team leaving Sunday night for the first road trip as members of the American Association, the Gary SouthShore RailCats have announced their 2011 Opening Day roster, picking 23 players to travel to Grand Prairie, Texas for the opener against the AirHogs on Thursday, May 12.

New for the Tenth Anniversary Season of Gary SouthShore RailCats Baseball is a weekly radio show called Woody’s RailCats Roundup featuring first-year Broadcaster Tim “Woody” Calderwood in a behind-the-scenes look at the RailCats every Saturday at 9 a.m. on 89.1 FM The Lakeshore.

Coming off a 5-4 win in the first game of the exhibition season yesterday over Winnipeg, the Gary SouthShore RailCats announced an additional Exhibition Game at U. S. Steel Yard on Friday, May 6 at 6 p.m.

Manager Greg Tagert has announced his coaching staff for the Tenth Anniversary Season of Gary SouthShore RailCats Baseball with the additions of C.J. Thieleke as Third Base Coach, Dennis Pelfrey as Hitting Coach and Tom Thornton as Pitching Coach.

Heavy rains in Northwest Indiana have forced the Gary SouthShore RailCats to reschedule their Annual Open Tryout to Friday, April 29. Position players are now expected to report at 10:30 a.m. with pitchers following at 12:30 p.m.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats entire 2011 Promotional Calendar is available NOW after the ‘Cats announced Seventh and final Phase today! Promotions are subject to change so be sure to check back before attending any game!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will bring another famous Cat to U. S. Steel Yard as former Chicago Bears Offensive Tackle James “Big Cat” Williams will be on hand to greet fans and sign autographs at Chicago Night on Sunday, May 22.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats invite kids ages 12 and under to be a part of the all-new Rusty’s Kids Club. For just $15 your child will receive a box seat voucher for EVERY Sunday game (an $80 value) and a number of other great benefits!

The official mobile application of the Gary SouthShore RailCats is now available for free download on your IPhone or Android Smartphone by searching for “railcats” in the App Store or Android Marketplace.

Single game tickets are available now for the Tenth Anniversary Season of RailCats Baseball. Tickets can be purchased online, by calling 219.882.2255 or by visiting the Box Office at U. S. Steel Yard will be open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats have announced a season-long weight loss contest beginning April 1 and running through August 27 called “RailCats Rock the Scale” presented by Hofferth Wellness and Weight Loss Center.

Single-game tickets will go on sale Wednesday, April 6 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.railcatsbaseball.com, by calling 219.882.2255 and at U. S. Steel Yard on Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and during all HS Challenge games.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats have traded 2009 Northern League Relief Pitcher of the Year Andy Shipman to the Kansas City T-Bones for cash considerations and a player to be named later, it was announced today.

Due to an overwhelming flood of interest in positions with the RailCats and Aramark, the RailCats concessionaire, both will NO LONGER be accepting applications for Game Day Staff. Please check the "Employment" page under "Clubhouse" for all openings.

Rusty the RailCat, the mascot of the Gary SouthShore RailCats, spends the majority of his offseason waiting for baseball season to get underway but is so excited about all the fun everyone will have that he is taking a more proactive role in getting the word out about RailCats Baseball.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will hold their annual Open Player Tryout Thursday, April 28 at U. S. Steel Yard. The tryout is free and registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. for position players and at 11:30 a.m. for all pitchers.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats are enhancing theme nights at U. S. Steel Yard in 2011 and will kick-off the Tenth Anniversary Season with Opening Weekend presented by the Post-Tribune starting with Opening Night on Friday, May 20 at 7:10 p.m.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will hold their annual audition for National Anthem singers Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 at U. S. Steel Yard. The RailCats are seeking talented individuals and groups to perform the Star-Spangled Banner at all 50 home games and three O Canada performers.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats are looking for energetic and outgoing applicants for the 2011 season interested in game day positions and summer internships with Northwest Indiana’s premier professional sports franchise.

Beginning with the Joe “Moose” Gates Classic on April 1, the ninth annual High School Challenge will feature 26 teams from the Region competing in 15 games at U. S. Steel Yard, the home of the RailCats, it was announced today at the event’s annual Media Day.

The RailCats are excited to announce continued partnership with several Gold Sponsors including U. S. Steel, First Midwest Bank, Methodist Hospitals, North Coast Distributing and NIEMI Associates, who are all the foundation of the RailCats continued success.

For the first time in six years, Jamie Bennett will not be a member of the Gary SouthShore RailCats, as the longtime RailCats Pitching Coach and winning pitcher in the deciding game of the 2005 NL Championship Series is leaving to pursue other opportunities.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats named Graphic Designer Domonic Edwards Employee of the Month for January, as voted by a committee of his peers at the RailCats monthly staff meeting, it was announced today.

Utility man Louis Ott and the Gary SouthShore RailCats have agreed to terms on a contract for the 2011 season returning to Northwest Indiana after a superb 2010 season which saw the switch-hitter bat .301 with 26 doubles in 90 games.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats and Manager Greg Tagert will be holding an open tryout on Saturday, March 19 at the home of the reigning NAIA Baseball National Champions, Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tenn.

In celebration of the Gary SouthShore RailCats tenth year of professional baseball, the club announced its Tenth Anniversary Team at the third annual Fan Fest this past Saturday at the Radisson Hotel at Merrillville.

For the third consecutive winter, throngs of RailCats fans flocked to the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville from all over Northwest Indiana for Fan Fest, a fun-filled day of baseball despite the cold and snow outside which featured players and a celebration of the RailCats Tenth Anniversary.

It's finally that time where baseball fans in Northwest Indiana can forget all about the silly white stuff on the ground and start to think spring - and of course - Gary SouthShore RailCats Baseball with the 2011 kick-off at Fan Fest at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville.

The RailCats Third Annual Fan Fest is only two days away and the RailCats have done everything to ensure this year’s installment will be the best yet. The additions incldue former All-Stars Eric McNamee and Josh Habel, and former pitcher Brian Halford.

Catcher Mike Valadez will return to Northwest Indiana as a member of the Gary SouthShore RailCats for the 2011 season after being acquired shortly after the All-Star break in 2010 from the Tucson Toros of the Golden League.

Time is running out to pick up your discount tickets to Fan Fest 2011 on Saturday, February 5, but the Gary SouthShore RailCats continue to add to the star-studded lineup of current and former RailCats coaches and players with Jermaine Allensworth, Steve Haake and Alex Taylor.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats have a limited number of FREE tickets available for the RailCats Mascot Talent Search on Saturday, February 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Diamond Club at U. S. Steel Yard. Come see who will be the next Rusty or Rascal!!!

The first player to advance to the majors after playing for the Gary SouthShore RailCats, New York Mets reliever Tim Byrdak will join Gary Roosevelt High School graduate and former major leaguer Wallace Johnson as the featured guests at the third-annual Fan Fest on February 5 at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats organization and fans alike will have the chance to thank Willie Glen for his years of exemplary service in a RailCats uniform and wish him well as he prepares to enter the coaching ranks. Glen will join fellow Tenth Anniversary Team finalists Eric Blakeley and Dan Soria at the Radisson Hotel on February 5.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats are offering fans a second chance to win a luxury suite at a RailCats home game with the 2011 version of the Fan Photo Contest, presented by the Post-Tribune. The RailCats also welcome manager Greg Tagert, Mick Curran and Kenny Graham to the celebrity lineup at Fan Fest on February 5.

While Fan Fest 2011 is coming up on February 5, the RailCats want to make sure fans don’t forget about the second most important day in February, Valentine’s Day with the Batter-Up Buttercup Special which includes regularly-priced Flex Packs and free IMAX movie vouchers.

Tenth Anniversary Team Finalists Tony Cogan and Travis Kerber as the first guests confirmed to appear at the third-annual Fan Fest, Saturday, February 5 at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville. Discount advance tickets are on sale now by calling 219.882.2255 or visiting the online store.

Former Gary SouthShore RailCats ace Willie Glen has once again returned to the Florida Marlins minor league system, this time as Pitching Coach for the Low A Greensboro Grasshoppers, joining the staff of former RailCats Hitting Coach Andy Haines.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats third annual Fan Fest is right around the corner and this one-of-a-kind minor league event will once again be held at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville, Ind. on February 5 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Catcher John Parham will return to Northwest Indiana as a member of the Gary SouthShore RailCats for the 2011 season, the first for the 'Cats in the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.

Rusty the RailCat, the mascot of the Gary SouthShore RailCats, has been very busy this holiday season taking time to visit a number of local hospitals and Boys and Girls Clubs, spreading holiday cheer the only way he knows how and bringing smiles to all.

Record-setting outfielder Adam Klein will return to the RailCats for a second season in 2011 and be joined by rookie Cody McMorris, who spent spring training with the ‘Cats in 2010, after the club signed both to American Association contracts today.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will begin the inaugural 100-game season in the American Association at U. S. Steel Yard when the archrival RedHawks come to town on Friday, May 20 for a 7:10 p.m. contest.

Brian Kolb becomes the third member of the Gary SouthShore RailCats to sign on for the 2011 campaign roughly five weeks after his rights were acquired in a trade with the Evansville Otters of the Frontier League.

The second player in the history of the RailCats to play in the major leagues, former outfielder Nathan Haynes has been named Hitting Coach for the Orem Owlz, the Rookie Ball affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Middle infielder Chris Carrara today became the second member of the Gary SouthShore RailCats to sign on for the inaugural season in the American Association returning for his third season with the 'Cats.

Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - RH Reliever. Read the story to find out about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best RH Reliever in RailCats history. The Team will be revealed Feb. 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!

As an addition to Rusty's Second Annual Steel "Yard Sale" presented by the Post-Tribune, Manager Greg Tagert announced the RailCats Winter Hitting Camp will coincide with the sale from 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. for players of all ages and skill levels.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats players, coaches, staff and Rusty the RailCat, together with 18 local charities and Gary’s own Fresh County Market, donated 400 turkeys to needy families at U. S. Steel Yard Tuesday.

Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - LH Reliever. Read the story to find out about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best LH Reliever in RailCats history. The Team will be revealed Feb. 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!

Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - LH Starter. Read the story to find out about the candidates, then pick who YOU think are the best TWO in RailCats history. The Team will be revealed Feb. 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!

Rusty Claus will host the Second Annual Steel “Yard Sale” presented by the Post-Tribune December 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at U. S. Steel Yard and the RailCats will be offering great merchandise at unbelievable discounts just in time for the holiday season.

Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - RH Starter. Read the story to find out about the candidates, then pick who YOU think are the best TWO in RailCats history. The Team will be revealed Feb. 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!

As part of the trade that originally sent middle infielder Brian Kolb to the Evansville Otters of the Frontier League in July, the first official offseason move brings Kolb back in the fold for the RailCats in 2011.

The completely refurbished Diamond Club is available year round for birthday parties, wedding receptions, business meetings, conferences, and a wide variety of other activities! Call the RailCats TODAY at 219.882.2255 to reserve your event

Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - utility. Read the full story to find out about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best in RailCats history. The All-Decade Team will be revealed February 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!

Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - DH. Read the full story to find out more about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best in RailCats history. The All-Decade Team will be revealed February 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!

The RailCats and Fresh County Market have teamed up to announce the Tickets for Turkeys Special. Fans can now buy Flex Packs of 2011 RailCats tickets and receive a free turkey, but in addition, for every pack sold, the RailCats will donate a turkey to local charities.

Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - outfield. Read the story to find out about the candidates, then pick who YOU think are the best THREE in RailCats history. The Team will be revealed Feb. 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats have been admitted to the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball for play in the 2011 season. Joining the RailCats in moving over are the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, Kansas City T-Bones and Winnipeg Goldeyes.

Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - third basemen. Read the full story to find out more about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best in RailCats history. The All-Decade Team will be revealed February 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!

The two-time Northern League Champion RailCats have announced today that President/General Manager Roger Wexelberg will be leaving the organization and RailCats veteran Andy Viano has been promoted to the position of President/General Manager

Adding to a long list of accolades, decorated RailCats starting pitcher Willie Glen was voted as the Gary SouthShore RailCats representative on the Northern League Postseason All-Star Team for the second time as a member of the RailCats.

Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - shortstop. Read the full story to find out more about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best in RailCats history. The All-Decade Team will be revealed February 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats advanced to the Northern League Playoffs for a sixth consecutive season experiencing a great deal of success on the field despite falling short of a Northern League Championship in 2010.

For the second time in as many seasons with the Gary SouthShore RailCats veteran right-hander Willie Glen has been named the Northern League’s Pitcher of the Year by a vote of the league’s top executives, managers, media members and fellow players.

Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - second basemen. Read the full story to find out more about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best in RailCats history. The All-Decade Team will be revealed February 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!

The RailCats scored once in the seventh and twice more in the eighth to battle back from an early deficit, but the RedHawks tacked on a pair of insurance runs and beat the RailCats 5-3 Friday night at U. S. Steel Yard to sweep the series and end the ‘Cats season.

The RailCats have an uphill climb as the series shifts back to Gary after dropping another close game to the RedHawks Thursday afternoon. After spotting Fargo a 4-1 lead, the RailCats rally fell just short as the RedHawks hung on for a 4-3 victory to go up 2-0 in the series.

Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, and up this week - first basemen. Read the full story to find out more about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best in RailCats history. The All-Decade Team will be revealed February 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!

The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks broke open a close game in the sixth, but the Gary SouthShore RailCats tallied two runs in the eighth and got the tying run to first in the ninth before falling 5-3 on Wednesday night. The RailCats look to even the series Thursday at 2 p.m. in Game Two.

Fan voting is underway for the RailCats 10th Anniversary Team, beginning with catcher. Read the full story to find out more about the candidates, then pick who YOU think is the best in RailCats history. The All-Decade Team will be revealed February 5, 2011 at Fan Fest!

Joliet hit four home runs and pulled away early for an 11-0 win over the RailCats Monday night in the regular season finale for both teams. The RailCats will enter the Northern League Playoffs seeded fourth and matched up with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in the Semifinals.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats built a six-run lead in the fourth inning before holding off a late Joliet JackHammers rally to win 7-6 Sunday afternoon at Silver Cross Field, keeping their chances of claiming the third seed in the Northern League Playoffs alive.

The Joliet JackHammers broke open a close game with nine runs in the seventh inning and rolled the Gary SouthShore RailCats for the second night in a row, winning 16-4 Saturday evening at a chilly Silver Cross Field.

Bear Bay was nearly untouchable for the second start in a row and Richard Mercado hit a first inning grand slam to lead the Joliet JackHammers to a 7-3 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats Friday night at Silver Cross Field, snapping the RailCats three-game winning streak.

The most lopsided win in RailCats history – 15-0 over the Schaumburg Flyers Thursday night at U. S. Steel Yard – capped a day that saw the ‘Cats clinch their sixth consecutive Northern League Playoff berth and take over sole possession of third place in the league.

Cristian Guerrero hit a three-run first inning homer and Willie Glen made it stand up with eight shutout innings as the Gary SouthShore RailCats beat the Schaumburg Flyers 3-1 Wednesday night at U. S. Steel Yard, shrinking their magic number to clinch a sixth straight playoff berth to one.

The RailCats struck for eight straight runs with two outs over four straight innings to come from behind and beat the Schaumburg Flyers 8-2 Tuesday night at U. S. Steel Yard, shrinking the RailCats magic number to clinch a sixth straight playoff berth to two.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats are going to the playoffs for the sixth year in a row and tickets are on sale now! The 'Cats first home game is Friday night and it will feature a great family ticket deal and two great giveaways, so get tickets now and cheer the 'Cats to another title!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats would like to say thank you to the best fans in the Northern League for supporting RailCats baseball this season by offering a special "Buy One Get One Free" Ticket Offer for Fan Appreciation Day on Thursday, September 2 at 7 p.m.

Chris Schultz doubled to right with two outs to score Ron Bourquin from first in the top of the 12th inning and send the Schaumburg Flyers to a dramatic 4-3 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats Monday night at U. S. Steel Yard in the opener of a four-game series.

Joliet needed just eight hits to score eight runs and Bear Bay threw eight sparkling innings to lead the JackHammers to an 8-3 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series at U. S. Steel Yard.

Cristian Guerrero ripped a line drive single to score Mike Massaro from second base in the bottom of the ninth inning as the RailCats snapped their three-game losing streak in style with a 4-3 over the Joliet JackHammers in front of a sellout crowd of 6,288 fans at U. S. Steel Yard.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats left a season high 13 runners on base and dug themselves an early 6-0 hole as the Joliet JackHammers came into U. S. Steel Yard and knocked off the ‘Cats 9-4 in front of 4,803 fans Friday night.

The Kansas City T-Bones scored in only three different innings and had just nine base hits but still managed to reach double-digits in scoring and drop the Gary SouthShore RailCats 11-7 Wednesday night in the finale of a three-game series at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.

With the regular season winding down and the playoffs on the horizon, the Gary SouthShore RailCats return home to U. S. Steel Yard for a seven-game homestand versus the Joliet Jackhammers and the Schaumburg Flyers beginning at 7 p.m. Friday!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats scored four times in the seventh and eighth innings to erase a four-run deficit, but Gabriel Martinez launched a solo home run to lead off the eighth to lead the Kansas City T-Bones a 6-4 win Tuesday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.

Willie Glen earned his league-leading 10th win of the year and the Gary SouthShore RailCats hit three home runs to win the opener of a three-game series 7-2 over the Kansas City T-Bones Monday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats Third Annual Fan Fest will kick off a year-long celebration of the 10th anniversary of RailCats baseball and will be held Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville. Discount presale tickets are on sale now!

The Rockford RiverHawks scored four times in the first three innings and held on to beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 5-3 Sunday afternoon in front of 4,586 fans at U. S. Steel Yard, taking two of three in the series.

Rich Austin hit a second inning grand slam and the Rockford RiverHawks overcame stranding 16 runners on base to hold off the Gary SouthShore RailCats 7-3 Saturday night in front of 5,345 fans at U. S. Steel Yard in the second game of a three-game series.

Brad Halsey won for the third time in his last five starts and the Gary SouthShore RailCats handed Kyle Wright his first loss in more than two months by toppling the Rockford RiverHawks 5-2 Monday night in the opener of a three-game series at U. S. Steel Yard.

Two of the hottest teams in the Northern League square off in a weekend series with playoff implications as the Rockford RiverHawks come to Gary to take on the Gary SouthShore RailCats starting Friday, August 20 at 7 p.m. and tickets are on sale now!

Cristian Guerrero’s two-run single in the bottom of the eighth inning broke a 1-1 tie and lifted the Gary SouthShore RailCats to a 3-1 win over the Schaumburg Flyers Wednesday night in the finale of a three-game series at U. S. Steel Yard.

Adam Klein delivered a two-out, game-tying single in the bottom of the ninth inning, then drove in the winning run with a base hit in the 11th as the RailCats rallied back to beat the Schaumburg Flyers 5-4 Tuesday night at U. S. Steel Yard.

Kit Pellow scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch in the ninth and Mike Massaro lined sharply into a double play to end the game as the Schaumburg Flyers beat the RailCats 7-6 Monday night at U. S. Steel Yard in the opener of a three-game series.

Chicago Bears all-time leading scorer and member of the 1985 Superbowl Championship Team, Kevin Butler will join fellow former Bear Bobby Douglass to sign autographs and greet fans at U. S. Steel Yard during the September 1, 7 p.m. game and tickets are on sale now!

Down 9-3 going to the bottom of the ninth inning, the Gary SouthShore RailCats completed the biggest comeback in franchise history with an eight-hit, seven-run rally to shock the Lake County Fielders for an unlikely 10-9 win Sunday afternoon at U. S. Steel Yard.

The Lake County Fielders strung together five ninth inning singles to put four runs on the board and come from behind to beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 6-5 Saturday night at U. S. Steel Yard, snapping the RailCats season-long eight-game winning streak.

Behind 0-2 in the count and with two outs in the bottom of the sixth, John Parham turned a 3-2 deficit into a 6-3 lead with his firstgrand slam to lead the RailCats to their eighth win in a row, an 8-4 victory over the Lake County Fielders Friday night at U. S. Steel Yard.

Jay Pecci and Mike Reese each hit home runs as the Gary SouthShore RailCats won their seventh game in a row, finishing a four-game sweep of the Winnipeg Goldeyes with a 10-2 win Thursday afternoon at Canwest Park.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats return home to beautiful U. S. Steel Yard to host six-games against the Lake County Fielders and Schaumburg Flyers with a Northern League playoff berth within reach starting Friday, August 13 at 7 p.m and tickets are on sale now!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats got six shutout innings from Andy Weeks and pounded out double-digit hits for the fifth straight game to down the Winnipeg Goldeyes 8-1 Wednesday night at Canwest Park, the RailCats sixth consecutive victory.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will be having a special concert with the Fab Four on Sunday, August 22 – well, not really but we have the next best thing! Check out world-renowned Beatles tribute band American English performing live after the game!

The RailCats will join NWIMSN and the American Red Cross to host “Home Runs for Heroes” August 21 at 1:30. The RailCats will also aid Miller High Life in support of their “Give a Veteran a Piece of the High Life” program by serving as a drop off point for specially labeled bottle caps.

Louis Ott homered for the second day in a row and three relievers combined to throw five shutout innings as the Gary SouthShore RailCats won their fifth game in row, downing the Winnipeg Goldeyes 7-3 Tuesday night at a rainy Canwest Park.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will host their second special extended postgame show of the season after today's game at The Buffet & Grill across from U. S. Steel Yard. Stop by to dine with RailCats coaches and players and get a discount with your ticket stub!

Mike Valadez crushed a two-run, tiebreaking home run in the top of the eighth inning to lead the RailCats to their fourth straight victory, a 7-5 back-and-forth win over the Winnipeg Goldeyes Monday night in the opener of an important four-game series.

Cristian Guerrero homered for the fourth straight game, Brad Halsey struck out a career-high 12 and the RailCats scored in six consecutive innings to roll to their third straight victory, taking down the Lake County Fielders 11-1 Sunday afternoon.

Down to their final out for the second night in a row, the Gary SouthShore RailCats scored three times in the ninth and added four runs in the tenth to pull off another improbable comeback against the Lake County Fielders, winning 10-6 Saturday night.

Down to one final out, Cristian Guerrero hit a heart-stopping, game-tying home run in the top of the ninth inning and Mike Valadez drove in the game-winning run in the 10th as the RailCats pulled off their most exciting win of the year, 4-3 over the Fielders Friday.

Cristian Guerrero cleared the scoreboard with a long two-run home run in the first inning but the Gary SouthShore RailCats would not score again Thursday night, falling 6-2 to the Lake County Fielders in the opener of a four-game series.

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Willie Glen pitched into the ninth for the third time this year and improved to 7-0 in his last 10 starts to lift the Gary SouthShore RailCats to a critical 6-4 win over the Winnipeg Goldeyes Wednesday night at U. S. Steel Yard in the finale of a three-game series.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes scored five early runs and Zach Baldwin earned the win with 5.1 innings of relief as the Goldeyes beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 6-4 at U. S. Steel Yard for their second straight win to start a three-game series.

The Northern League is starting to run out of plaudits for Gary SouthShore RailCats ace right-hander Willie Glen, who earlier this week was named the league’s Pitcher of the Month for July. Glen was a perfect 3-0 in six starts in July with a tiny 1.69 ERA.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats rallied for a pair of ninth inning runs but Bobby Korecky and the Winnipeg Goldeyes held on for a 4-3 win Monday night at U. S. Steel Yard in the first game of a crucial three-game series.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats return home to beautiful U. S. Steel Yard to host a three-game series with important playoff implications versus the Winnipeg Goldeyes starting Monday, August 2 at 7 p.m. and tickets are on sale now!

Tanner Townsend hit the second Gary SouthShore RailCats grand slam in the last three days and Adam Klein drove in a career-high five runs as the ‘Cats rolled the Joliet JackHammers 13-2 Sunday afternoon at Silver Cross Field, taking three of four in the series.

Jon Nelson’s infield single in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted the Joliet JackHammers to a 4-3 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats Saturday night at Silver Cross Field, just an inning after the ‘Cats had rallied with a pair of runs in the ninth to force extra innings.

Jay Pecci hit his first RailCats grand slam to cap a seven-run fifth inning as the Gary SouthShore RailCats won for the sixth time in their last eight games with a resounding 12-0 shutout of the Joliet JackHammers Friday night at Silver Cross Field.

Mike Massaro went 4-for-4 and Randall Simon had two hits in his debut as the Gary SouthShore RailCats rolled up 18 hits and routed the Joliet JackHammers 6-1 Thursday night at Silver Cross Field in the opener of a four-game series.

Seeking a power bat to jump-start their drive to a sixth straight Northern League Championship Series, the Gary SouthShore RailCats have come up with a big find, today agreeing to terms with longtime Major League masher Randall Simon on a 2010 contract.

The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks sent 11 men to the plate in a six-run third inning to salvage a win in a three-game series at U. S. Steel Yard, knocking off the Gary SouthShore RailCats 9-1 Wednesday night.

It'll be a "Thriller" at U. S. Steel Yard on Sunday, August 29, when the RailCats will be giving away "Bobble-Gloves" to the first 1,500 fans through the gates for a 2 p.m. game against the Joliet JackHammers.

Louis Ott had a pair of run-scoring extra-base hits and Tanner Townsend launched a key late insurance home run as the RailCats came from behind to beat the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks for the second night in a row, winning 9-6 Tuesday at U. S. Steel Yard.

Adam Klein shot a ground ball through a drawn-in infield in the bottom of the 10th inning to send the Gary SouthShore RailCats to a thrilling 5-4 win over the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Monday night at U. S. Steel Yard in the opener of a three-game series.

Surging Gary SouthShore RailCats ace Willie Glen worked two more near-flawless outings last week and has today been named the Northern League’s Pitcher of the Week for the second time this year, the league announced.

Rookie Nolan Nicholson worked into the ninth and allowed only three hits in his eighth professional start to lead the Gary SouthShore RailCats to a 4-1 win over the Lake County Fielders Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series at U. S. Steel Yard.

The RailCats and Lake County Fielders combined for 10 runs, 28 hits, stranded a combined 29 runners on base and waited out a 26 minute rain delay before the Fielders eked out a 6-4 win over the ‘Cats Saturday night in the second game of a three-game series at U. S. Steel Yard.

Willie Glen worked six more scoreless innings and the Gary SouthShore RailCats scored a pair of early two-out runs to shutout the Lake County Fielders, 3-0 Friday night in the first game of a six-game homestand, ending the ‘Cats losing streak at three.

T.J. Stanton and two Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks relievers combined on a four-hit shutout as the ‘Hawks blanked the Gary SouthShore RailCats for the fourth time this year and coasted to a 7-0 win Thursday afternoon at Newman Outdoor Field.

Cristian Guerrero’s 10th home run of the year gave the Gary SouthShore RailCats a 4-0 lead Wednesday night at Newman Outdoor Field, but the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks would score five unanswered runs to come from behind and win 5-4.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats return home to beautiful U. S. Steel Yard to host a six game homestand versus the Lake County Fielders and Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks starting Friday, July 23 at 7 p.m. at U. S. Steel Yard. Tickets are on sale now by calling 219.882.2255

Casey Hoorelbeke threw 3.2 innings of scoreless relief and the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks scored five unanswered runs to beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 5-1 Tuesday night at Newman Outdoor Field in the second game of a four-game series.

Willie Glen allowed just an unearned ninth inning run in his third superlative start of the year against the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, pitching the Gary SouthShore RailCats to a 6-1 win Monday night at Newman Outdoor Field in the opener of a four-game series.

For the second straight day the Gary SouthShore RailCats did not score after the first inning, but for the second straight day the RailCats picked up a win, downing the Schaumburg Flyers 5-4 Sunday afternoon at Alexian Field to take two of three in the series.

Adam Klein tripled to lead off the game and scored one batter later, and that would be all the Gary SouthShore RailCats would need to snap their season-worst eight-game losing streak with a 1-0 win over the Schaumburg Flyers Saturday night at Alexian Field.

Tanner Townsend hit a home run in his first game back from the disabled list but the Schaumburg Flyers scored eight unanswered runs after Townsend’s blast to send the RailCats to a 10-2 loss Friday night at Alexian Field, their eighth loss in a row.

n the first day back from the four-day All-Star Break, the RailCats have taken a couple big steps towards a second half run with the acquisition of catcher Mike Valadez and the activation of veteran slugger Tanner Townsend from the disabled list.

The Northern League defeated the Golden Baseball League 9-3 in the International Minor League All-Star Game at Hi Corbett Field on Wednesday. Willie Glen and Andy Shpiman of the Gary SouthShore RailCats each pitched an inning in relief.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will be celebrating Basketball Night on Wednesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. with a special appearance from the first player to go straight from high school to the pros, NBA-great Darryl Dawkins.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats welcome back The Famous San Diego Chicken to U. S. Steel Yard on Wednesday, August 18th for what is sure to be another night of whacky antics and a ton of fun in his ONLY trip to the region this year!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats celebrate the 2010 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks with Blackhawks Night on Wednesday, August 4 at 7 p.m. with a Jonathan Toews Poster Giveaway to the first 5,000 fans and an appearance from 'Hawks legend Denis Savard.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats dropped their seventh consecutive game Sunday afternoon at U. S. Steel Yard, falling 6-4 to the league-leading Kansas City T-Bones in the final game of the first half of the 2010 Northern League season.

Cristian Guerrero hit his team-leading eighth home run of the year but the Gary SouthShore RailCats did little else in dropping their sixth consecutive game, 6-1 to the league-leading Kansas City T-Bones Saturday night at U. S. Steel Yard.

It’s Kids Glove Giveaway Night as the ‘Cats take on the Kansas City T-Bones in the second of a three-game series. Only the first 1,000 kids will get their “mitts” on one of these great gloves, so plan on heading out early! Gates open at 5 p.m. and limited seats are still available.

Andrew Cruse became the first Northern League pitcher to seven wins and Jim Fasano drove in four runs as the league-leading Kansas City T-Bones won the opener of a three-game series over the Gary SouthShore RailCats, 6-1 Friday night at U. S. Steel Yard.

Former Wheaton (Ill.) College infielder Brian Kolb, who led all of NCAA Division III in batting as a sophomore, has signed a 2010 contract with the Northern League’s Gary SouthShore RailCats, the team announced today.

Northern League home run leader Jesse Hoorelbeke led off the 11th inning with his 15th longball of the year, sending the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks to a 1-0 (11 inning) win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats Wednesday afternoon at U. S. Steel Yard.

The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks turned two late double plays, took advantage of three Gary SouthShore RailCats errors and banged out 10 hits to win 8-5 Tuesday night at U. S. Steel Yard, the ‘Hawks second consecutive victory.

Chewbacca is in the house! Peter Mayhew, the actor who portrayed the lovable wookie, will be at U. S. Steel Yard for Sci-Fi Night tonight at 6 p.m. when the RailCats and RedHawks do battle. Gates open at 5 p.m. but get here early to meet all of our special guests!

Left-hander Jake Laber went seven shutout innings and the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks scored two-out runs in four different innings to beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats, 4-0 Monday night in front of 4,103 fans at U. S. Steel Yard in the opener of a three-game series.

Pitchers Willie Glen and Andy Shipman have been selected to the Northern League Team for the 2010 Northern League-Golden League All-Star Game, July 14 at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz., by a vote of the league’s managers, coaches, players and media.

Ryan Gehring pitched into the eighth inning and the Schaumburg Flyers did just enough to end the Gary SouthShore RailCats three-game winning streak Sunday night with a 4-2 win at Alexian Field in the finale of a brief two-game series.

John Parham went 4-for-5 with four runs batted in and Mike Massaro and Mike Reese hit back-to-back first inning home runs as the Gary SouthShore RailCats slugged their way to a third straight victory, throttling the Schaumburg Flyers 15-7 Saturday night at Alexian Field.

In the first game ever played at the brand-new home of the Lake County Fielders, it was the Gary SouthShore RailCats who made history, rolling up a franchise-record 23 hits in an 11-4 win over the Fielders Friday evening.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats return home for a six game series against the Fargo-Moorhead RiverHawks and Kansas City T-Bones starting Monday, July 5 at 7 p.m. After July 11, the RailCats will not play again in Gary until Friday, July 23 so get your tickets now!

Brad Halsey allowed just five hits in 7.2 innings and Mike Rohde drove in two as the Gary SouthShore RailCats knocked off the Joliet JackHammers 5-3 Wednesday night at U. S. Steel Yard, avoiding the sweep and snapping a season-long three-game losing streak.

The Joliet JackHammers built a 6-0 lead for the second game in a row and survived a three-run ninth inning rally to beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 8-6 Tuesday night at U. S. Steel Yard, handing the ‘Cats their third consecutive loss.

The Joliet JackHammers scored in six different innings and Bear Bay fired seven scoreless frames as the ‘Hammers won the first game of a three-game series over the Gary SouthShore RailCats, 7-3 at U. S. Steel Yard Monday night.

The RailCats have signed Chicagoland native and former Valparaiso University star Zach Rodeghero to a contract for the 2010 season, and placed right-handed pitcher Brandon Magee on the disabled list with a strained neck, the team announced today.

On the heels of his second career complete game shutout and riding a three-start winning streak, Gary SouthShore RailCats ace right-hander Willie Glen has been named the Northern League’s Pitcher of the Week, it was announced today.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats and Joliet JackHammers, separated by less than 45 miles on Interstate 80, will have a little extra on the line in 2010 when the teams will compete for the I-80 Trophy, it was announced today.

The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks hit three fifth inning home runs and piled on late to earn a 14-6 win and a split of a four-game series Sunday afternoon against the Gary SouthShore RailCats at a windy Newman Outdoor Field.

Willie Glen’s second complete game shutout Saturday night gives the RailCats a chance for a series win on the road against the league-leading RedHawks. Nolan Nicholson will make start number two this afternoon, with all the action carried live on 89.1 FM.

Willie Glen let just six Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks reach base in the second complete game shutout of his 10-year career, a dazzling five-hitter that gave the Gary SouthShore RailCats a 7-0 win over the league leaders Saturday night at Newman Outdoor Field.

Mike Reese saved the RailCats with a 10th inning home run Friday, and tonight the ‘Cats have a chance to win two straight against the league-leading RedHawks. Willie Glen is on the mound and live coverage is available on 89.1 FM and right here online!

Mike Reese picked a good time for his first home run of the year, taking T.J. Stanton deep with one out in the top of the 10th inning to give the Gary SouthShore RailCats a heart-stopping 4-3 win over the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Friday night at Newman Outdoor Field.

Jeff Beachum broke up Matt Mossey’s perfect game with a one-out infield single in the eighth but that was all he would allow as the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks blanked the RailCats 7-0 Thursday night at Newman Outdoor Field in the opener of a four-game series.

Louis Ott cracked two-run singles in the eighth and ninth, and Mike Massaro went 4-for-5 to lead the Gary SouthShore RailCats to a come-from-behind 7-5 win over the Winnipeg Goldeyes Wednesday night at Canwest Park, giving the RailCats a key series win.

Tonight’s the last chance for the RailCats in Canada before August as the two clubs play for the series at Canwest Park. A win tonight would be huge for the ‘Cats, who head to Fargo for four beginning Thursday night. Catch all the action live on 89.1 FM, The Lakeshore!

In need of a starter for the second game of a three-game series against the Winnipeg Goldeyes tonight at Canwest Park, the RailCats have signed right-hander Nolan Nicholson to a contract, bringing back the pitcher who spent most of Spring Training with the team.

Juan Diaz hit a three-run home run in the first inning and the Winnipeg Goldeyes never stopped scoring Tuesday night at Canwest Park, downing the Gary SouthShore RailCats 9-3 in the second game of a seven-game RailCats road trip.

Willie Glen gave up just four singles in seven innings to earn a hard-earned win and to lead the Gary SouthShore RailCats to a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Goldeyes at Canwest Park Monday on the first night of a seven-game road trip.

Another seven-game road trip kicks off tonight for the RailCats with the first of three against their longtime rivals in Winnipeg. The ‘Cats are looking up at three teams in the standings, one of which is Winnipeg, and send Willie Glen today to start making up ground.

On June 9 outfielder Cristian Guerrero made baseball history by becoming only the second pro ever to hit five home runs in five consecutive at-bats on the same day, and the RailCats will be commemorating this feat with a poster giveaway for the first 1,000 fans Tuesday night!

The Rockford RiverHawks jumped out to a 4-0 lead and never relinquished their edge, winning for the second day in a row by downing the Gary SouthShore RailCats 7-4 Sunday afternoon in front of 4,121 fans at U. S. Steel Yard.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats battled back from a 3-1 deficit to earn a 4-3 win over the Rockford RiverHawks in Game One at U. S. Steel Yard. The RailCats fell in Game Two 8-5 after the RiverHawks erased a 5-3 deficit with 5 runs in the last inning. Full story to follow.

The RailCats and Rockford RiverHawks waited out a two hour and nine minute rain delay to start the night Friday at U. S. Steel Yard, only to see their game suspended in the top of the fourth inning by a second rainstorm with the RiverHawks leading 2-1.

After a seven-game road trip, the ‘Cats are back for a brief stop-over at U. S. Steel Yard beginning a three-game series tonight against Rockford. It’s a Fireworks Friday and Casino Night at The Steel Yard, with one lucky fan winning a free diamond! Gates open at 6 p.m.

For the fourth night in a row the Gary SouthShore RailCats dug themselves a big early hole – this time 8-1 at the end of four innings – and Thursday night they could not come all the way back, falling 11-6 to the Kansas City T-Bones at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.

It was another night and another RailCats comeback, as the ‘Cats overcame a 6-0 deficit after three innings with an eight-run fourth to knock off the Kansas City T-Bones 11-8 Wednesday night in a third straight wild game at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats return to action at U. S. Steel Yard on Friday, June 18 at 7 p.m. for the first game of a three game homestand against the Rockford RiverHawks. The 'Cats have great giveaways planned for all three days and tiickets are on sale now!

Down 11-0 after five innings, the Gary SouthShore RailCats scored 10 unanswered runs only to see their improbable comeback fall one run short in an 11-10 Kansas City T-Bones win Tuesday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats wiped out a 7-2 seventh inning deficit with nine unanswered runs, then held on in the bottom of the ninth to earn a wild 11-9 win over the Kansas City T-Bones Monday night in the opener of a four-game series at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.

Becoming just the third professional baseball player to hit home runs in five consecutive at bats – and doing it all in the same day, no less – was enough to earn RailCats outfielder Cristian Guerrero the Northern League’s Player of the Week award, it was announced today.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats have today announced the signing of former LaPorte High School star and Wabash College pitcher Andy Weeks to a contract for the 2010 season. Weeks takes the spot of Zach McClellan, who has been placed on the inactive list.

Tom Thornton allowed just one hit over six shutout innings in his first start of the year, and the RailCats survived a four-run ninth inning rally to defeat the Lake County Fielders, 6-4 Sunday afternoon at Carthage College, winning their fourth series in a row.

The RailCats look to make it four series wins in a row this afternoon when they meet the Fielders in the finale of a three-game set. After Brandon Magee blanked Lake County last night, Tom Thornton start today and you can hear all the action live on 89.1 FM!

Brandon Magee followed up his Northern League Pitcher of the Week award with a brilliant encore performance, twirling eight three-hit innings to lead the Gary SouthShore RailCats to a 6-0 win over the Lake County Fielders Saturday night at Carthage College.

The RailCats lengthy road trip rolls on tonight with the second of a three-game series against the Fielders. After a loss last night snapped the ‘Cats five-game winning streak, Pitcher of the Week Brandon Magee and the RailCats look to start a new one tonight.

Three straight two-out hits in the seventh inning pushed Lake County into the lead for the first team and the Fielders made it stand up for a 5-3 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats in their first home game in franchise history Friday night at the Carthage Baseball Field.

Cristian Guerrero delivered the game-winning RBI – this time on an infield single – and the Gary SouthShore RailCats completed a three-game series sweep of the Rockford RiverHawks with a 5-4 win Thursday night at U. S. Steel Yard.

Gary SouthShore RailCats right-hander Brandon Magee led the ‘Cats to a 4-2 homestand with a pair of impressive victories, and for that the former Toronto Blue Jays prospect has been named the Northern League’s Pitcher of the Week, it was announced today.

Cristian Guerrero hit home runs in five consecutive at bats, including a Gary SouthShore RailCats record three in game two as the ‘Cats swept a doubleheader from the Rockford RiverHawks by scores of 9-5 and 15-2 Wednesday night at Road Ranger Stadium.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats return to U. S. Steel Yard on Thursday, June 10 before a seven game road trip for a 7 p.m. contest against the Rockford RiverHawks and will be giving away real cash to the first 1,000 fans entering the stadium.

Tuesday’s scheduled game between the Gary SouthShore RailCats and Rockford RiverHawks at Road Ranger Stadium has been postponed by rain. The two teams will now meet for a pair of seven inning games Wednesday night in Rockford, beginning at 6:05 p.m.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will welcome the Chicago Legends of the Stars – Best of Motown and Soul Staring Number One Impersonators for the Four Tops, The Temptations, Barry White and James Brown to U. S. Steel Yard on Saturday, July 3 for a concert starting at 7:30 p.m. followed by a fireworks show and tickets are on sale now!

Brandon Magee won his second straight start and four relievers combined to finish the shutout as the Gary SouthShore RailCats endured a rainy Sunday afternoon at U. S. Steel Yard to beat the Lake County Fielders, 3-0, and take two of three in the series.

The RailCats shoot for their second straight series win in the rubber match of a three-game set as we get Chicagoland sports fans ready for a special sports holiday. Wear your Blackhawks gear to today’s game and $2 any ticket in advance of tonight’s Game Five of the Finals!

Sunday’s RailCats-Fielders game is the perfect start to a great sports day! Check out the ‘Cats and Fielders at 2 p.m. and get $2 off any ticket if you wear Blackhawks gear, then get home by 7 p.m. to catch the 'Hawks and Flyers in Game Five of the Stanley Cup Finals!

Don’t miss tonight’s great hat giveaway to the first 2,000 fans, with gates opening at 5 p.m. for the RailCats and Lake County Fielders. All-Star Willie Glen will make his fourth start of the year for the ‘Cats, and if you can’t make it out catch all the action live on 89.1 FM!

Playing for the first time at U. S. Steel Yard, the Lake County Fielders scored six times in the game’s first seven innings to hand the Gary SouthShore RailCats a 7-3 loss Friday night, giving the ‘Cats back-to-back defeats for the first time since May 20-22.

The RailCats welcome the Lake County Fielders for the first time ever tonight at U. S. Steel Yard, for a Fireworks Friday night game at 7:00. The ‘Cats will send Ryan Zink to the hill against Lake County’s Zach Ward, with pregame coverage beginning on 6:55 on 89.1 FM.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes piled up 15 hits against five different pitchers to beat the RailCats, 5-3 Wednesday night at U. S. Steel Yard in the finale of a three-game series. The ‘Cats did win two of three games in the set to earn their first series win of the season.

Cristian Guerrero turned around a one-run deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning with a two-run, two-out line drive home run that gave the Gary SouthShore RailCats a 5-4 win over the Winnipeg Goldeyes and a sweep of a Tuesday doubleheader at U. S. Steel Yard.

We’ll play two today as dogs invade U. S. Steel Yard on Bark in the Park Day as the RailCats and Winnipeg Goldeyes collide in a doubleheader matchup. And if the action on the field wasn’t enough, check out the world-famous Ghost Riders performing between games!

The start of the Gary SouthShore RailCats six-game homestand will have to wait a day as the ‘Cats and Winnipeg Goldeyes were postponed Monday afternoon at U. S. Steel Yard with a steady rain hammering Northwest Indiana.

Dustin Glant gave up only a pair of third inning runs to pitch the Schaumburg Flyers to a 3-2 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats in rubber game of a three-game series Sunday afternoon at Alexian Field.

Ryan Zink and two relievers combined on a three-hitter, and Jeff Beachum hit a two-run seventh inning home run to give the Gary SouthShore RailCats a 2-0 win over the Schaumburg Flyers Saturday night in a pitcher’s duel at Alexian Field.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats scored in each of the first two innings, but three errors and a three-run fifth for the Schaumburg Flyers proved to be the difference as the hosts snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-3 win Friday night at Alexian Field.

Former Major Leaguer Brad Halsey fired six three-hit, shutout innings and the Gary SouthShore RailCats picked up the clutch hits when they needed them to beat the Rockford RiverHawks, 3-1 Thursday night at Road Ranger Stadium.

The Rockford RiverHawks never surrendered an early lead and held on late to beat a game Gary SouthShore RailCats squad, 5-4 Wednesday night at Road Ranger Stadium in the ‘Cats first game away from home this season.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will return home after a brief road trip for a six game homestand starting Monday, May 31, packed with the fun, affordable, family entertainment that keeps people coming back to U. S. Steel Yard time and again. Tickets are on sale now!

Mike Rohde ripped a two-out base hit off the warning track in right-center to end the longest game in U. S. Steel Yard history and give the Gary SouthShore RailCats a 3-2 (14 inning) win over the Rockford RiverHawks Tuesday afternoon.

The RailCats scored four runs in the first two innings, but the rest of the day belonged to the Rockford RiverHawks, who scored four times in the top of the sixth inning to earn an 8-5 win Monday afternoon in the first ever Northern League game between the two teams.

Tanner Townsend highlighted a five-run fourth inning with a two-run triple as the Gary SouthShore RailCats earned their first win of the season Sunday afternoon at U. S. Steel Yard, dropping the Kansas City T-Bones, 5-2.

Right-hander Andrew Cruse allowed only two hits in six shutouts innings and the Kansas City T-Bones spoiled an
excellent debut from former Major Leaguer Brad Halsey to beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 4-1 Saturday night at U. S. Steel
Yard.

The RailCats try and avoid a sweep at the hands of the Kansas City T-Bones this afternoon when they send ex-Major League Zach McClellan to the hill. It’s The Times Family Sunday at U. S. Steel Yard, with t-shirts being passed out to the first 1,000 adults (18 and over).

The RailCats will give away fleece blankets to the first 1,500 fans through the gates Saturday when the ‘Cats continue their four-game series against the Kansas City T-Bones at 6 p.m. Former Major Leaguer Brad Halsey will be making his first start for the RailCats.

The Kansas City T-Bones slugged three home runs, including a pair of two-run shots by second baseman Jake Blackwood, to beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats, 8-3 Friday night at U. S. Steel Yard on the same night the ‘Cats retired late coach Joe Gates’ number 45.

The RailCats continue the 2010 season and say goodbye to longtime coach Joe Gates, who passed away earlier this year, when they rematch the T-Bones tonight at 7:00. Gates will be honored and have his number 45 retired in a pregame ceremony, scheduled for 6:30.

The Kansas City T-Bones scored four times in the top of the seventh inning – highlighted by a three-run Jim Fasano home run – and beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats, 9-6 Thursday on Opening Night at U. S. Steel Yard.

The wait is finally over! It’s a beautiful night for Opening Day 2010, with collector coins to be passed out the first 1,500 fans and a post-game fireworks show! Don’t miss the season’s first game, as Willie Glen returns to the mound for the ‘Cats vs. ex-MLB star Dewon Brazelton.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats open the 2010 Northern League campaign with a six game homestand starting
Thursday, May 20 packed with the fun, affordable, family entertainment that RailCats fans know means summer is here at last. Tickets are on sale now.

Joe Nowicki hit a two-run first inning home run and that would be all the Schaumburg Flyers would need as they ended the 2010 Northern League exhibition season with a 3-0 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats Tuesday afternoon at a chilly U. S. Steel Yard.

After a rainy Spring Training camp, the Gary SouthShore RailCats have announced their 2010 Opening Day roster, picking the 23 players who will lead the team into U. S. Steel Yard when the season begins Thursday, May 20 at 7 p.m. against the Kansas City T-Bones.

Four Gary SouthShore RailCats pitchers set down 16 straight batters before the Rockford RiverHawks erupted for eight runs over the final two innings to earn a 10-1 win in a scheduled 10-inning exhibition contest Sunday afternoon at Road Ranger Stadium.

Cristian Guerrero and Mike Reese each hit solo home runs, and Willie Glen threw five scoreless innings but the Rockford RiverHawks scored twice in the eighth to beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats, 5-4 Saturday afternoon in an exhibition game at U. S. Steel Yard.

Today’s Gary SouthShore RailCats exhibition game against the Schaumburg Flyers at Alexian Field has been rained out. No makeup date has been announced, but the RailCats have added an exhibition game Friday, May 14 at 4 p.m. against the Rockford RiverHawks.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats scored six first inning runs on their way to an 11-2 win over the Valparaiso University Crusaders Wednesday night at U. S. Steel Yard in the team’s annual charity exhibition game to raise money for Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana.

The RailCats exhibition game against the St. Paul Saints Tuesday has been cancelled by rain. This evening’s scheduled High School Challenge contest between Covenant Christian and Gary West Side has also been rained out. Neither game will be made up at The Steel Yard.

Even two days into training camp, the Gary SouthShore RailCats are not done making moves, today agreeing to terms with former St. Louis Cardinals second round pick and TCU standout Brad Furnish on a contract for the 2010 season.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats added a familiar name to their Spring Training catching competition Monday, agreeing to terms with third-year pro Yuki Matsumoto, the Japanese-born backstop who was voted the ‘Cats Most Inspirational Player following the 2008 season.

Former NCAA National Champion Brad Halsey, a veteran of 40 major league starts with three different teams, has agreed to terms with the Gary SouthShore RailCats for the 2010 season, gunning to join a rotation that includes a bevy of decorated pitchers.

The RailCats exhibition season continues TONIGHT at 6 p.m. when they meet Valparaiso University in the annual benefit game for Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana. Tickets are $5 & proceeds go directly to the Boys & Girls Clubs! See the 'Cats and support a great cause!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats have added yet another polished pitcher to their 2010 staff, today agreeing to terms with one-time UIC standout Ryan Zink, a former New York Yankees farmhand who earned All-America honors as a freshman starter for the Flames.

The burgeoning sport of mixed martial arts is coming to U. S. Steel Yard this summer when the Hoosier Fight Club presents The Showdown at The Steel Yard Friday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. featuring Portage’s own John Kolosci in the main event, and tickets are on sale now!

The only player in franchise history to win the Northern League Player of the Year award will get his first chance to defend that 2008 crown as the Gary SouthShore RailCats today announced that third baseman Tanner Townsend has signed a contract for the 2010 season.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats are turning Tuesday nights over to the kids, starting games one hour earlier, passing out free hot dogs and picture packs, and giving RailCats Reading Club members free tickets, all as part of Tuesday Kids Days at U. S. Steel Yard.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats have signed hard-throwing hurler Brandon Magee to a contract for the 2010 season, adding 79 career minor league starts to a rotation that already could include veterans Willie Glen and Zach McClellan, the team announced today.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats and two American Association clubs came together on a three-team, three-player trade Friday, with the ‘Cats netting Baseball America Independent All-Star Brian Henschel from the Shreveport-Bossier Capitals and cash considerations from the Grand Prairie AirHogs.

Tickets to all 50 Gary SouthShore RailCats home games at U. S. Steel Yard are on sale now! Click to any date on the schedule and scoop up the best seats while you can, or call 219.882.2255 to reserve one of the RailCats great group areas for this summer!

Hungry baseball fans will have a new way to enjoy select Gary SouthShore RailCats games this summer in the brand new U. S. Steel Yard Diamond Club, where a $25 ticket gets fans an all-you-can-eat buffet meal and a seat in the outfield terrace section.

Outfielder Mike Reese – the owner of a 2007 NL Championship Ring and the man with the highest batting average in RailCats history – is returning to U. S. Steel Yard after a one-year hiatus, today agreeing to terms on a contract with the ‘Cats for the 2010 season.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats 2010 promotional calendar is overflowing with must-have giveaways, celebrated entertainers and great discounts every nightly at U. S. Steel Yard. The 2010 season begins Thursday, May 20 and the 'Cats have a promo planned every night this summer!

The 2010 High School Challenge, presented by Saint Anthony Sports Medicine Institute in Crown Point, continues Saturday with a pair of Region games. At 1:00, Hammond takes on Thea Bowman, followed by the nightcap at 4:00 when Gavit and Kankakee Valley do battle.

College baseball is coming to Gary, as the Valparaiso Crusaders will host in-state rival Notre Dame in the first SouthShore Showdown, Wednesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. at U. S. Steel Yard, and general admission tickets are on sale now for only five dollars.

Portage High School freshman Brandon Vickrey has won the inaugural RailCats Radio Challenge, presented by 89.1 FM The Lakeshore, and will broadcast the Gary SouthShore RailCats May 31 game at U. S. Steel Yard against the Winnipeg Goldeyes.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will honor the life of longtime coach Joe Gates this summer at U. S. Steel Yard by wearing a commemorative patch on their uniform sleeve throughout the season. Gates’ number 45 will also be retired, making Gates the first RailCat to be so honored.

Services to honor the life of former Chicago White Sox infielder and Gary SouthShore RailCats coach Joe Gates will be held over two days, April 5-6 in Gates’ lifelong home of Gary. An open viewing will be held April 5 at Powell-Coleman Funeral Home and Gates funeral service and wake will take place April 6 at the Genesis Convention Center.

RailCats Bench Coach Joe Gates, a Gary native and former Chicago White Sox infielder, has passed away. The longest serving employee of the franchise, Gates had been a part of every RailCats team since the club moved into its home field in 2003. Gates was 55 years old.

Online voting is now underway to pick the winner of the 2010 RailCats Radio Challenge. Now until Friday, April 2 at 3 p.m., check out the poll on the homepage to pick which of three finalists will get the chance to broadcast a RailCats game this summer!

The RailCats Radio Challenge is in round two of the competition with three finalists appearing live on 89.1 FM at 4 p.m. on three consecutive Fridays, with the chance to broadcast a RailCats game this summer on the line. The last finalist is Mike Elledge, who will be on the air March 26.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will hold their annual audition for National Anthem singers Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10 at U. S. Steel Yard. The RailCats are seeking talented individuals and groups to perform the Star-Spangled Banner at all 50 home games and six Canadian National Anthem performers.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats added to their open catching competition Tuesday, coming to terms with third-year pro Hank Lanto on a contract for the 2010 season and making the California native the second backstop to ink a deal with the Northern League club.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats and Manager Greg Tagert will hold their annual Open Player Tryout Tuesday, May 4 at U. S. Steel Yard. The tryout is free and registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. for position players and at 11:30 a.m. for all pitchers.

The RailCats Radio Challenge moves to round two of the competition with three finalists appearing live on 89.1 FM for three consecutive weeks, with the chance to broadcast a game this summer on the line. Up next is Brandon Vickrey, who will be on the air Thursday, March 18.

RailCats southpaw Tony Cogan – who in separate years set the club’s single-season saves and ERA records – has announced his retirement from professional baseball, bringing to an end a decorated nine-year career that included 39 games with the Royals in 2001.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats players, coaches and staff are proud to be joining forces with LARRI on Friday, May 14 to assist with a variety of building projects aimed at rebuilding and restoring hundreds of homes still affected by the flood of September 2008.

The RailCats Radio Challenge moves to round two with three finalists appearing live on 89.1 FM at 4 p.m. each of the next three Fridays, and the chance to broadcast a RailCats game this summer is on the line. Up first is Jordan Galligan, who will be on the air Friday, March 12.

Sharing the U. S. Steel Yard experience with friends and family just became easier as the RailCats now offer fans the opportunity to purchase prints of their favorite memories with the launching of railcats.printroom.com, an online photo store powered by Printroom.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will host a gala Meet the Team Luncheon, Monday May 10 at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville featuring Hall of Fame Cubs right-hander Ferguson Jenkins as the keynote speaker, and tickets for the event are on sale now.

Power-hitting veteran Cristian Guerrero, who has hit a whopping 27 home runs over the last two seasons, will return to the Gary SouthShore RailCats for a third summer, today agreeing to terms on a contract for the 2010 season.

The RailCats have been to five straight Championship Series since the hiring of Manager Greg Tagert in 2005 and the sixth-year skipper will get at least four more chances to lead the RailCats to another title after signing a three-year contract extension through the 2013 season.

Forty-three teams from Northwest Indiana and the surrounding areas will play 22 games during the eighth annual High School Challenge presented by Saint Anthony Sports Medicine Institute this spring at U. S. Steel Yard, it was announced at a press conference today.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats are looking for willing and able Northwest Indiana residents to become part of the team’s Host Family program, housing a ‘Cats player for the summer and getting free season tickets along other great perks!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats made two major additions to sure up their 2010 relief corps, acquiring right-handers Mike Bille and Jamie Baker along with cash considerations from the American Association’s Grand Prairie Air Hogs in exchange for starter Nick Singleton.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats continued their offseason push towards a sixth consecutive Northern League Championship Series today, adding some depth to an already talented infield by agreeing to terms on a 2010 contract with five-year veteran Louis Ott.

Shortstop Jay Pecci – a four-time Northern League All-Star and the franchise’s all-time hits leader – will return to the Gary SouthShore RailCats in 2010, becoming the first player ever to spend six seasons in a RailCats uniform after agreeing today to play out his contract option.

For the second winter in a row, a crowd of 1,000 Gary SouthShore RailCats fans celebrated summer at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville during Fan Fest, a fun-filled day of baseball that featured current and former ‘Cats players, celebrity guests and a handful of surprise announcements.

As announced at the second-annual Fan Fest, the greatest pitcher in Gary SouthShore RailCats history will be back on the mound at U. S. Steel Yard in the summer of 2010 as right-hander Willie Glen has agreed to terms with the ‘Cats on a contract for the upcoming season.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats Second Annual Fan Fest is less than 48 hours away, and as the countdown presses on the ‘Cats have even more reasons to make sure you’ve got a ticket to see the biggest winter baseball event in Northwest Indiana.

A very special Fan Fest edition of Inside RailCats Baseball will air tonight at 6:30 p.m. on Lakeshore Public Television, channels 17 & 21 on Comcast Cable throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana and on channel 56 on DirecTV and Dish Network.

Pinch-hitter extraordinaire and Gary native Wallace Johnson and four-time All-Star southpaw Tommy John will both be on hand for the Gary SouthShore RailCats second-annual Fan Fest, Saturday, February 20 at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats anchored the bullpen today agreeing to terms for the upcoming season with 2009 Northern League Reliever of the Year Andy Shipman, the franchise’s first ever recipient of the award.

Former major-leaguer Jermaine Allensworth, two-time Northern League all-star Steve Haake and 2009 rookie standout Jeff Beachum have all been added to the lineup at the Gary SouthShore RailCats second-annual Fan Fest, Saturday, February 20 at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats have added some new blood to their outfield mix, agreeing to terms with former Big Ten star and San Francisco Giants farmhand Caleb Curry on a contract for the 2010 season, the team announced today.

Think you've got what it takes to broadcast RailCats baseball? Now's your chance to prove it. Give us your best call of Jay Pecci's 2008 NL Semifinal home run at Fan Fest and you could be in the booth for the RailCats May 31 game at U. S. Steel Yard and co-host a show on 89.1 FM!

Former Major League player and coach Dallas Williams has been named the RailCats Third Base Coach and second-year RailCat Mick Curran has been promoted to Hitting Coach, as sixth-year manager Greg Tagert today announced the team’s 2010 coaching staff.

Willie Glen, one of the most dominant pitchers in Northern League history, and Zach McClellan, one of the major additions to the 2010 Gary SouthShore RailCats staff, will both be part of the team’s second-annual Fan Fest, Saturday, February 20 at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville.

Still three months away from the start of Spring Training, the Gary SouthShore RailCats roster is starting to come into focus and will once again include hard-hitting infielder Jeff Beachum, who today agreed to terms with the team on a contract for the 2010 season.

Gary SouthShore RailCats leadoff man Mike Massaro will be back in the ‘Cats outfield in 2010 after today agreeing to terms on a contract for the upcoming season. The RailCats also came to terms with speedster Adam Klein, acquired via trade last month.

Show your Gary SouthShore RailCats pride at this year’s Fan Fest and you and 19 of your friends could win a luxury suite night at U. S. Steel Yard this summer through the 2010 Fan Photo Contest presented by the Post-Tribune.

The 2008 Northern League Rookie of the Year and the Gary SouthShore RailCats all-time batting leader, infielder Mike Rohde will remain in a ‘Cats uniform this summer, today agreeing to terms on a contract for the 2010 season.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats have pulled another trade in an offseason full of deals, shipping the rights to infielder Andrew Pinckney to the Pensacola Pelicans of the American Association in exchange for the rights to left-handed pitcher Randy Beam.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats Family Bowling League makes a return to Stardust II in Merrillville this February. Teams will be competing for a RailCats Prize Package against a team of RailCats staff members led by 2009 Northern League Manager of the Year, Greg Tagert

After losing a pair of catchers off their 2009 roster in the Northern League Expansion Draft, the Gary SouthShore RailCats have made their first addition to the mix behind the plate, today agreeing to terms with former Valparaiso University star Matt Lenski on a contract for the 2010 season.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats continued their offseason of wheeling and dealing Friday afternoon, beefing up their outfield by acquiring speedy outfielder Adam Klein in a trade with the Golden League’s Edmonton Capitals in exchange for rookie reliever Tristan Facer.

Chris Carrara, the Gary SouthShore RailCats super-sub who hit .327 in limited action in 2009, has agreed to terms with the ‘Cats on a contract for the 2010 season, when the fourth-year pro will compete for a starting job on the infield.

Renting a posh luxury suite at U. S. Steel Yard is now easier and more affordable than ever after today’s unveiling of special food and drink packages for the 2010 Gary SouthShore RailCats season, with outings starting as low as $34 per person.

Side-arming reliever Aaron Cook has helped the RailCats reach the League Championship Series each of the last two years, and today the club announced the Florida native will be back on the U. S. Steel Yard mound for a third season after agreeing to terms on a 2010 contract.

Winter is here but the Gary SouthShore RailCats are bringing summer fun to Northwest Indiana in just five weeks at the second-annual Fan Fest, Saturday, February 20 at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza. Discount tickets are on sale now online or by calling the ‘Cats at 219.882.2255.

U. S. Steel Yard didn't escape Thursday's major snowstorm, but fear not RailCats fans. Opening Day is just over four months away and it's only seven weeks until the second annual RailCats Fan Fest at the Radisson Hotel featuring The Region's boys of ... ahhh ... summer.

Rusty the RailCat, the official ambassador of Gary SouthShore RailCats baseball, stopped by five Northwest Indiana healthcare facilities this week, passing out holiday cheer and some great presents to area kids just in time for the holidays.

Hundreds of RailCats fans from throughout Northwest Indiana found the best bargains this holiday season at Saturday’s U. S. Steel “Yard Sale”, the first event of its kind in the seven-year history of Northwest Indiana’s premier sports franchise.

The RailCats made their first major move of the offseason today, picking former American Association ERA Champ Nick Singleton and 2008 Northern League All-Star Tyler Meigs from the Sioux City Explorers for pitchers Chris Jones, Garret Holleran and Eddie De la Cruz.

Hitting Coach Kenny Graham, who oversaw the greatest offensive year in franchise history and helped the club to back-to-back Northern League Championship Series, has cracked the affiliated leagues by landing a job in the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

The brightest stars of the Northern League of Professional Baseball and the Golden Baseball League will square off in an interleague All-Star Game each of the next two seasons, it was announced today at the annual Baseball Winter Meetings.

Two-time Manager of the Year Greg Tagert, two-time All-Star Tony Cogan and Rusty the RailCat highlight this Saturday’s U. S. Steel “Yard Sale”, where the Gary SouthShore RailCats will be selling great merchandise at deep discounts just in time for the holiday season.

Tickets to experience the Gary SouthShore RailCats Second Annual Fan Fest are on sale now by clicking the BUY TICKETS link below! After attracting 1,000 fans last year, the 2010 Fan Fest is scheduled for Saturday, February 20 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville.

Gary SouthShore RailCats centerfielder Rob Marconi – a two year starter, 2008 Northern League All-Star and one of the league’s top defensive outfielders – has announced his retirement from professional baseball.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats official holiday partner - Guse Christmas Trees in Wanatah - is giving fans of RailCats baseball 10% off any purchase this winter by following this link, printing the coupon and bringing it down to Guse before the end of the holiday season!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats Baseball Club, in conjunction with 19 charitable organizations within the city of Gary, donated 450 turkeys to needy families at U. S. Steel Yard Monday afternoon just in time for the holiday season.

Rusty the RailCat has spent the offseason digging through his closets, so on Saturday, December 12 at U. S. Steel Yard the RailCats will be selling loads of merchandise and used baseball equipment at a huge discount at Rusty’s Holiday Steel “Yard Sale”.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats have reacquired right-handed pitcher Alex Rollin from the Frontier League’s Southern Illinois Miners, completing a June 27 trade that sent Rollin to the Miners in exchange for future considerations.

Gary SouthShore RailCats games in 2010 and 2011 will be broadcast live on The Lakeshore, 89.1 FM WLPR and online at www.railcatsbaseball.com, the two sides announced today, extending by two years a radio partnership that began in 2009.

On the heels of the most well-attended season in U. S. Steel Yard history, the Gary SouthShore RailCats have lowered prices on all group picnics and party decks for 2010, making it even more affordable to bring family, friends or office staff to the ballpark!

Rusty the RailCat is taking his act to the lake, stopping by Chicago’s Navy Pier Sunday, November 22 for the annual Chicago Toy & Game Fair where kids playing with the hottest new toys and games will get a chance to pal around with Northwest Indiana’s most famous feline.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats Baseball Club has announced the hiring of Valparaiso native Alan Bowman as Director of Group Sales and Gary native Nikki Kimbrough as Assistant Manager of Merchandise and Community Relations.

Gary SouthShore RailCats Manager Greg Tagert announced today that he has picked up the option on the contracts of 18 players for the 2010 season, including longtime standouts Jay Pecci, Steve Haake, Tony Cogan, Mike Rohde and Cristian Guerrero.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats made their first major move of the offseason Tuesday, signing former Indiana University standout Zach McClellan – a right-hander who pitched in 12 games for the 2007 Colorado Rockies – to a contract for the 2010 season.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will play 50 home regular season games for the first time in franchise history as the team unveiled their 2010 schedule, a slate that kicks off with a fun-filled Opening Night, Thursday, May 20 at The Steel Yard at 7 p.m. against the Kansas City T-Bones.

Still more than six months away from the start of the season, the Gary SouthShore RailCats Tuesday added the first two pieces to their 2010 roster, agreeing to terms with rookie pitchers Andy Paulun and J.J. Potrikus, the team announced.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will have a new look behind the plate in 2010 after catchers Anthony Esquer and Brett Wallace were selected by the expansion Lake County Fielders in Thursday afternoon’s dispersal draft.

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The Lake County Fielders now have part of team as 12 players were selected this afternoon by manager Fran Riordan. If you missed it live, check out the recap to find out who might be on the field when the Fielders make their Northern League debut in May!

Gary SouthShore RailCats Owner/CEO Pat Salvi was the keynote speaker at the just completed Independent Fall Meetings at Silver Cross Field, addressing the State of Independent Baseball Wednesday afternoon in front of a crowd of executives from several leagues and teams.

Gary SouthShore RailCats right-hander Garret Holleran enjoyed the finest season of his professional career in 2009, and for that the 24-year-old has landed a job in the offseason, signing a contract with the Seminole County Naturals of the upstart Florida Winter Baseball League.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats Family Bowling League at Stardust Bowl II in Merrillville is back for 2009, and teams are forming right now for a chance to win great prizes while competing against RailCats staff and 2009 Northern League Manager of the Year Greg Tagert.

Another year at U. S. Steel Yard has come and gone but 2009 was a memorable one for baseball fans in Northwest Indiana as a record 185,747 fans flocked to the ballpark this summer, making 2009 the most highly-attended season yet at the home of the RailCats.

Nic Jackson went 3-for-4 and Ruben Salazar drove in three runs as the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks won the 2009 Northern League Championship with a 7-3 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats Saturday night in front of 2,042 fans at U. S. Steel Yard.

Nic Jackson hit a three-run seventh inning home run and four Fargo-Moorhead pitchers limited the Gary SouthShore RailCats to just four hits as the RedHawks blanked the ‘Cats 8-0 Friday night in Game Three of the Northern League Championship Series.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats will host Game Three of the Northern League Championship Series Friday night at U. S. Steel Yard, and in preparation for a big weekend of baseball, fans around Chicagoland are invited to watch a special Playoff Edition of Inside RailCats Baseball Thursday night at 8 p.m. on Lakeshore Public Television.

After rain suspended Game One of the Northern League Finals, the RailCats came out on Wednesday to win the opener while the RedHawks took game two. The series heads to U. S. Steel Yard tied at one apiece.

Game One of the Championship Series has been suspended by rain with the RedHawks leading the RailCats 4-3 in the top of the fifth inning. The game will be completed Wednesday night at 5 p.m., followed by the regularly scheduled second game of the series.

After guiding his team to the league’s best regular season record and a fifth straight berth in the Northern League Championship Series, Gary SouthShore RailCats skipper Greg Tagert has been named the league’s Manager of the Year for the second time.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats are in the Northern League Championship Series for the fifth year in a row, and 'Cats come home this weekend Game Three Friday at 7 p.m. [featuring several great giveaways], then Game Four Saturday at 6 p.m. at U. S. Steel Yard!

The Gary SouthShore RailCats advanced to the Northern League Championship Series for the fifth year in a row with a 5-2 win over the Kansas City T-Bones in the fifth game of their semifinal matchup at U. S. Steel Yard, winning the series three games to two.

Aharon Eggleston drove home Jeff Helps with a two-out single in the top of the ninth inning as the Kansas City T-Bones beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 2-1 in Game Four of the Northern League Semifinals at U. S. Steel Yard Saturday night.

Gary SouthShore RailCats closer Andy Shipman, who led the Northern League with 14 saves during the regular season and has saved the ‘Cats first two postseason wins, has today been named the league’s Relief Pitcher of the Year.